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.
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Dallas man charged with arson after lighting apartment on fire, police say
One man is charged with arson after allegedly lighting his apartment on fire, causing damage to seven others, according to the Dallas Fire Department. First responders were called to reports of a building fire at noon on Sunday at the two-story Koko Apartments on 2209 Empire Central Drive. Officials said responders saw smoke from the apartment complex and extinguished a…
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Dallas Zoo hatches endangered baby Rüppell's griffon vulture
The new chick is a win for conservation efforts, with only 50 known birds in U.S. zoos.
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Massage parlors in Fort Worth, Garland closed amid human trafficking investigation
Investigations are underway for two North Texas massage parlors suspected of human trafficking, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Man accused of murdering sister, kicking off manhunt in Gun Barrel City
A Gun Barrel City man is facing a murder charge after investigators say he fatally shot his sister at their Henderson County home.
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Firefighters rescue Hank the dog from 20-feet deep water well in River Oaks
A dog named Hank is home safe after falling 20 feet into a water well in River Oaks, officials say.
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Pedestrian hit by tractor, killed crossing Cleburne street, police say
An pedestrian was killed in Cleburne, Texas, Tuesday when he was struck by a Freightliner tractor while crossing the road, police say.
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Fort Worth resident wins $3 million Mega Millions lottery prize
A Fort Worth resident is the latest winner of a Mega Millions lottery prize.
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Six Flags Over Texas ends cash payments, requires chaperones for some guests
Six Flags Over Texas says it will no longer accept cash and requires chaperones for guests 15 years of age and younger.
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Teen fatally shot, crashes into fence in Southern Dallas, police say
Dallas police are investigating the death of a teen they say crashed into a fence after being shot Sunday.
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Three men injured, airlifted to hospital after Fairfield shooting, police say
Three men are hospitalized after a shooting in Fairfield, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, police responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday at the intersection of Ike Street and South Bateman Road. Police said when officers arrived, they discovered three men with multiple gunshot wounds. All three victims were airlifted...
