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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North Texas sees gas prices drop after election, cheapest average since pandemic
DFW sees lowest average gas prices since 2020, following the national trend of 32.2 cents per gallon lower than last year.
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One shot, another arrested for aggravated assault, after shooting in Mabank
One man is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct after an altercation in Mabank.
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Missing Wylie mother found safe, located one mile from her home
A missing Wylie woman was found alive near her home, four days after being reported missing.
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Suspect in fatal Arlington shooting caught after fleeing Texas, charged with murder, police say
Suspect allegedly involved in East Arlington shooting caught, charged with murder, after fleeing to Louisiana.
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Fallen highway sign closes I-45 NB headed into Downtown Dallas
Northbound I-45 near Downtown Dallas is shut down after a multi-vehicle crash and a fallen highway sign blocks multiple lanes.
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CLEAR Alert issued for missing Wylie woman, search continues Friday
Wylie police are searching for Melonie Ballenger, who was last seen Sunday at 11 p.m. near Country Club Road and Lakefield Drive, police say.
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History made as Dallas County appoints new chief medical examiner
Dallas County has appointed Dr. Jessica Dwyer to lead the Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS), the first woman to serve as director.
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U.S. Reps demand answers on unclaimed bodies donated to UNTHSC without consent
U.S. Reps Veasey and Crockett, both of Dallas, are asking medical examiners for more information on unclaimed bodies donated without consent.
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Peppa Pig Theme Park announces North Texas grand opening date
The Peppa Park Theme Park in North Richland Hills will open in March, right before many district’s spring break.
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How to watch Dallas Mavericks games on TV/online now that Bally Sports is gone
The Dallas Mavericks are launching MavsTV this week, the team’s new broadcast and subscription streaming service for the 2024-2025 season. Beginning Oct. 26, MavsTV will show all games for free on WFAA-TV (8.1) and KFAA-TV (29.1), including 70 additional games that will not be televised nationally. The move was necessary after the previous broadcaster, Bally Sports Networks, filed for bankruptcy…
