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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Garland ISD to offer free measles vaccines for qualifying students
Garland ISD will host a free measles vaccine clinic for select students on Thursday at the Manuel and Maria Valle Student Services Center.
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Grand Prairie ISD names Gabe Trujillo as lone finalist for new superintendent
Gabe Trujillo is named lone finalist for superintendent of Grand Prairie ISD after the termination of former superintendent for policy violations.
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Convicted child predator sentenced after fleeing trial, month-long manhunt
After one month as a fugitive, Fort Worth 26-year-old Sharif Ahmad Jasmine receives a 50-year, no parole sentence for continuous child sexual abuse.
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Fort Worth approves Southside land for new National Juneteenth Museum
Fort Worth City Council approves land for currently housing Southside Convention Center for National Juneteenth Museum.
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NWS warns of ‘near critical' wildfire threat for North Texas
The National Weather Service says starting Thursday, North Texas cities west of Interstate 35 will have a greater risk of wildfires.
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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.
