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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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.
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North Texas juvenile faces murder charge after allegedly shooting father, police say
A Lancaster juvenile is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing his father during a fight Tuesday night.
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Mountain lion spotted in Plano neighborhood, third North Texas sighting in three weeks
A mountain lion was spotted in a north Plano neighborhood, the third such sighting in recent weeks.
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North Texas sees gas prices drop after election, cheapest average since pandemic
DFW sees lowest average gas prices since 2020, following the national trend of 32.2 cents per gallon lower than last year.
