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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General Motors Arlington Assembly celebrates 70 years with new documentary
The City of Arlington announced the premiere of “The Heartbeat of Arlington,” a documentary about the General Motors Arlington Assembly amid it’s 70 year anniversary.
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TSA prepares for record Thanksgiving travel, provides tips for passengers
The TSA expects Thanksgiving’s travel volume to reach records highs, and recommends utilizing PreCheck to avoid long lines.
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Suspected serial arsonist arrested after three Fort Worth apartment fires
A homeless man is facing felony charges after allegedly setting fire to three apartment buildings in East Fort Worth, authorities say.
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Dallas Federal Reserve projects weaker Texas employment after October job losses
A Dallas Fed forecast projected a 2.1% increase in jobs for 2024, 0.4% lower than October’s forecast after increased unemployment rates in major metroplexes.
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Investigation reveals “disgraceful” animal abuse at Fort Worth's SeaQuest, humane society says
Undercover investigations into SeaQuest in Fort Worth follow reports from previous employees detailing abuse, fatal mishandling.
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Dallas man shot, killed during Facebook Marketplace iPhone sale, police say
19-year-old Amaya Medrano is facing one count of capital murder after allegedly shooting a man during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
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Southwest plane evacuated after cellphone battery catches fire, airline says
A Southwest Airline flight from Denver to Houston was evacuated before takeoff when a passenger’s cellphone battery caught fire.
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AMBER Alert discontinued for 11-year-old girl in Henderson County
Henderson police found an 11-year-old who went missing Friday morning. The AMBER Alert was discontinued.
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North Texas juvenile faces murder charge after allegedly shooting father, police say
A Lancaster juvenile is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing his father during a fight Tuesday night.
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Mountain lion spotted in Plano neighborhood, third North Texas sighting in three weeks
A mountain lion was spotted in a north Plano neighborhood, the third such sighting in recent weeks.
