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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“Porch pirates” ramp up with upcoming holidays, how to protect your packages
As the holidays draw near, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office offers tips on how to prevent packages from getting stolen from your front porch.
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North Richland Hills police chief to retire after nearly two years leading department
Chief Mike Young announced his retirement from the North Richland Hills Police Department after nearly 40 years of service.
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General Motors Arlington Assembly celebrates 70 years with new documentary
The City of Arlington announced the premiere of “The Heartbeat of Arlington,” a documentary about the General Motors Arlington Assembly amid it’s 70 year anniversary.
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TSA prepares for record Thanksgiving travel, provides tips for passengers
The TSA expects Thanksgiving’s travel volume to reach records highs, and recommends utilizing PreCheck to avoid long lines.
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Suspected serial arsonist arrested after three Fort Worth apartment fires
A homeless man is facing felony charges after allegedly setting fire to three apartment buildings in East Fort Worth, authorities say.
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Dallas Federal Reserve projects weaker Texas employment after October job losses
A Dallas Fed forecast projected a 2.1% increase in jobs for 2024, 0.4% lower than October’s forecast after increased unemployment rates in major metroplexes.
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Investigation reveals “disgraceful” animal abuse at Fort Worth's SeaQuest, humane society says
Undercover investigations into SeaQuest in Fort Worth follow reports from previous employees detailing abuse, fatal mishandling.
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Dallas man shot, killed during Facebook Marketplace iPhone sale, police say
19-year-old Amaya Medrano is facing one count of capital murder after allegedly shooting a man during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
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Southwest plane evacuated after cellphone battery catches fire, airline says
A Southwest Airline flight from Denver to Houston was evacuated before takeoff when a passenger’s cellphone battery caught fire.
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AMBER Alert discontinued for 11-year-old girl in Henderson County
Henderson police found an 11-year-old who went missing Friday morning. The AMBER Alert was discontinued.
