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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Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana decriminalization vote
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over its ballot measure to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the details.
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Former Dallas anesthesiologist sentenced to 190 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced a former Dallas anesthesiologist caught on camera tampering with IV bags to 190 years in prison. His actions killed a fellow doctor and causing patients to go into cardiac arrest. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke to the widow of one of the victims.
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Former anesthesiologist found guilty of tampering with IV bags sentenced to prison
A former Dallas anesthesiologist found guilty earlier this year of tampering with IV bags has been sentenced to federal prison.
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Family of Dallas shooting victims search for answers
There are many unanswered questions about a deadly shooting that left two 18-year-olds dead. This happened in Old East Dallas on Friday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports the brother of one of the victims says they’re trying to be patient with the investigation.
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Families search for answers after two 18-year-olds killed in shooting in Old East Dallas
There are many unanswered questions about a deadly shooting that left two 18-year-old men dead in Old East Dallas on Friday.
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Celebration of life remembering Irving Officer Jerome Scholz scheduled for this Friday
The Irving Police Department said it’s inviting the public to join them in a celebration of life for Officer Jerome Scholz who died on Friday in an off-duty motorcycle crash.
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Irving police officer killed in off-duty crash remembered for his love of service
The Irving Police Deparmtne is sharing more details about an off-duty officer killed on Friday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports 38-year-old Officer Jerome Scholz is remembered for his big heart and love of service.
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Irving Police Department continues to mourn death of off-duty officer
Officer Jerome Scholz was killed in a motorcycle crash on Friday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the details.
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Rideshare driver shot in Fort Worth
A rideshare driver was hospitalized after Fort Worth police say that a potential rider shot him multiple times. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more about what happened.
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Ride-share driver shot multiple times, says Fort Worth police
A ride-share driver is recovering in the hospital after someone shot him three times Tuesday night, according to police.
