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 Soccer Club will move home games to Mansfield Stadium starting 2026
The North Texas Soccer Club will serve as the primary tenant for the new Mansfield Stadium set to be built in the Staybolt Entertainment District.
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New surfing themed resort-style hotel to open in McKinney
The new tourist attraction is set to feature a four-acre surging lagoon, a full-service report hotel, dining, entertainment and business spaces.
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Woman allegedly held hostage for days, kidnapper in custody: White Settlement police
A man is accused of holding a woman captive for four days before leading White Settlement police on a chase that ended in a crash.
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Grand Prairie man one of three of Texas's 10 Most Wanted back in custody: TxDPS
Three of Texas’s 10 mot wanted fugitives, accused of sexual assault, aggravated robber and murder, were apprehended.
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Lewisville officer accused of sexual assault while on-duty surrenders, police say
A former Lewisville police officer is charged after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a citizen while on-duty.
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Haltom pedestrian in wheelchair struck by car, suffers serious injuries, police say
A pedestrian in a wheelchair was involved in a hit-and-run in Haltom City Tuesday morning.
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Texans brace for mountain cedar fever in upcoming winter months
Mountain cedar pollen production begins mid-December, and creates symptoms consistent with a cold or the flu.
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Two women shot in Dallas ride-share, one in critical condition, police say
Two rideshare passengers were found with gunshot wounds in the 2900 block of N. Stemmons Service Road on Saturday.
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Dallas Animal Services offers free adoptions after reaching 137% capacity
Dallas Animal Services is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation and Petco Love to waive adoptions fees until Dec. 17 and from Dec. 21-22.
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Dallas homeless service gets bigger space with CitySquare building acquisition
FPC Dallas said it will continue CitySquare’s Food Pantry and Neighborhood Resource Center, and will continue to serve meals at The Bridge on downtown during the merger.
