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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North Texans impacted by violent crimes head to DC for march
Dozens of North Texans impacted by violent crimes are headed to Washington D.C. for the first Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with them before they started their journey.
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North Texan crime victims travel to DC for first ‘Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington'
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice says thousands of people from across the country will march to demand new policies for victims’ rights, crime prevention and trauma recovery.
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BBQ fundraiser helps raise money for Dallas officers shot in Oak Cliff
On Thursday, Dallas Police officers and volunteers held a barbecue fundraiser to help raise money for the family of the fallen officer and the two others injured.
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Dallas Police Association holds fundraiser for fallen officer and two injured officers
It’s been a challenging couple weeks for the Dallas Police Department after an officer was shot and killed in the line of duty and two others were injured. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on a fundraiser held Thursday
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Dallas Mavericks and Sands Corp. donate $100K to ‘For Oak Cliff' community center
The nonprofit ‘For Oak Cliff’ received a major donation from the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, which will jump start their North Texas Giving Day goals.
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For Oak Cliff receives major donation from Dallas Mavericks
A Dallas nonprofit that’s trying to change the narrative in their community received a major donation for the Dallas Mavericks. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil explains For Oak Cliff says this helps jump start their North Texas Giving Day goals.
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National Voter Registration Day focuses on getting Texans signed up before deadline
On National Voter Registration Day there was a big push to make sure Texans sign up to vote before the deadline on October 7th. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on the effort to get out the vote in Fort Worth.
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Mother, daughter killed in Garland double murder, children unharmed
Garland police said a preliminary investigation shows the situation may have been domestic.
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What we're learning about the second apparent Trump assassination attempt
The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump appeared in court Monday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on what we’re learning about the second apparent assassination attempt.
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Former President Trump safe after assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” while playing golf in Florida. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard and Sophia Beausoleil tell us more.