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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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.
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School janitor allegedly used AI to create child porn with student faces
A janitor working for the Anson ISD was charged with possession of child pornography after using AI to replace faces in explicit content with the faces of students.
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North Texas shelters welcome animals from Florida after Hurricane Milton
Five North Texas shelters received 130 animals from Florida after Hurricane Milton.
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Pascal High School alum charged after threatening to ‘shoot up' homecoming parade
Pascal High School alum was charged with making a terroristic threat after threating to shoot up the school’s homecoming parade in an Instagram story.