Sophia earned her Bachelor’s degree from the School of Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Business at the University of Missouri and began her career in television at KOMU 8 News in Columbia, Missouri as a multimedia journalist and anchor. Two years later, Sophia made her way to WCIA in Champaign, Illinois to work as a reporter.
After spending six years in the Midwest, Sophia, a native of Katy, Texas, was excited to return to warm and sunny Texas where she joined the KXAN News team in November 2012. While in Central Texas, she reported on the state budget, former President Obama’s visit to Austin, and the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion and the deadly Dallas police ambush.
In 2017 she made her way back home to Houston to join KPRC Channel 2 News, an NBC affiliate. She covered the Super Bowl, Hurricane Harvey, the earthquake in Mexico City, The World Series and many other breaking news stories.
Sophia joined NBC 5 in 2020 and is excited to be part of a vibrant and well-accomplished newsroom.
Her husband is currently a medical resident in Dallas which is why she and their new baby boy relocated to DFW.
When she’s not telling your story, Sophia enjoys live music, working out, and eating queso.
The Latest
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Wylie library showcases Ramadan display, offering Muslim community space to share culture
For the second year in a row, the Smith Public Library in Wylie shared space with community members to display books, décor and information about the month of Ramadan.
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Kaufman County listed as the fastest growing county in TX, second in the country
Earlier this month the U.S. Census Bureau released new population data that showed Kaufman County, east of Dallas, is the fastest growing county in Texas.
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Kaufman County is the fastest growing county in Texas
Kaufman County is the fastest growing county in the state. That is according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau this month. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports local experts believe the appeal has to do with the amount of land available.
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Wylie library's Ramadan display offers understanding of Muslim holy month
This is the final week of Ramadan, which is observed by billions of Muslims around the world. It’s where Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, pray, give charity and spend time with loved ones. NBC 5’s Sophia Beasoleil reports a library in North Texas has a display to help visitors learn more about the month Muslims believe their holy book...
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Fort Worth opens new city hall in former Pier One building
Fort Worth opens new city hall in former Pier One building with space, light, and modern technology.
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Woman rescued from car in Trinity River dies in hospital, officials say
A Fort Worth mother and her 1-year-old son died after their vehicle crashed into the Trinity River; authorities are investigating the cause.
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Fort Worth debuts new city hall in former Pier 1 building
City leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of Fort Worth’s new city hall, marking a major milestone in the city’s growth. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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Mother hospitalized after son dies in weekend crash
A mother is fighting for her life in the ICU after her car careened off the road into the Trinity River. The weekend crash killed her young son and left her family heartbroken. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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Crews find infant's body after 18 hour search in Trinity River
Police said the infant’s body was recovered from the Trinity River at about midday Sunday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a family member of the victims.
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North Texas med student finds hope on Match Day after facing tragedy
Friday is Match Day! Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they were accepted into. This is the next phase of their training as physicians. In Fort Worth more than 200 medical students at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found out their fate.
