Lauren Harper is beginning her journey with NBC 5 as a Digital News Intern. She fell in love with all things journalism and broadcasting as a child, and dreams of becoming a reporter serving as a trustworthy news source for her community.
She was honored to be a recipient of NBC's 2024 HSS scholarship.
When she's not working or attending school, Lauren enjoys reading, horseback riding, and hiking.
The Latest
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‘Our decision … is final,' Saks says Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store will close
Saks Global says its decision to close its landmark Neiman Marcus store in Downtown Dallas is final.
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No backpacks allowed at DeSoto ISD secondary schools this week
DeSoto ISD will ban backpacks in all secondary campuses in the week leading up to spring break.
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Ennis ISD elementary school broken into, suspect in custody, district says
Classrooms and offices at William B. Travis Elementary School in Ennis were damaged, and items were stolen, after the school was broken into on Sunday.
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Texas wildflower forecast unpredictable due to drought, weather changes
Experts are predicting deep droughts to bring slower wildflower production to West Texas, while higher rain in eastern regions to bring increased early-spring blooms.
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Woman killed another injured after stray bullets entered backyard, says Forest Hill Police
Forest Hill hit with second fatal shooting since Friday, police say both incidents are unrelated.
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Two in-air aircraft emergencies at Arlington airport on Saturday, officials say
Two airplanes were forced to perform an emergency landing on Saturday at the Arlington Municipal Airport.
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Fort Worth to consider zoning changes for 23 Keller ISD properties
Fort Worth ISD will discuss the rezoning of 23 properties owned by Keller ISD in Districts 4,7 and 10.
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Man, dog found dead in burning car, Cedar Hill police say
A man and a dog were found dead in a burning car in Cedar Hill on Tuesday.
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Proposed Senate bill aims to create public auto insurance option
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez proposed the Auto Insurance Public Option Act, a bill aimed at reducing auto insurance premiums with state-administered coverage.
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Attempted ATM theft leads to felony meth bust, man sentenced, DA says
A North Texas man is headed to prison after being convicted of trafficking methamphetamine, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office says.
