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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Search for missing Wylie woman continues, police encourage help from community
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…
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Carroll ISD teacher accused of alleged sexual relationship with student, police say
A Carroll Middle School teacher was arrested Monday and charged with sexual assault of a child and having an improper relationship with a student.
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Biden-Harris proposes OTC contraception coverage with ACA expansion
The Biden-Harris administration is proposing a plan to increase prescription and over-the-counter contraception accessibility with no additional costs.
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Two suspects charged with murder after alleged Rockwall car theft turns fatal
Two suspects are charged with capital murder after a man was discovered shot in a Rockwall parking lot, truck stolen.
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Fatal shooting near Lewisville police department leaves unanswered questions, suspect identified
Police are investigating a shooting in Lewisville that left one woman dead, suspect in custody and charged with murder.
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Dallas Wings fire head coach Latricia Trammell after lackluster season
Dallas Wings fire head coach Latricia Trammell after a lackluster season where she finished 9-31.
