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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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.
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3 wounded in shooting at Continental building in downtown Dallas
Three people were injured in a shooting that took place inside a high-rise apartment building in Downtown Dallas this afternoon, according to Dallas Police. The police have not yet released any information regarding who was responsible for the shooting or whether the suspect is still at large.
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Parents want answers after allegations of abuse at Arlington school
Parents at an Arlington elementary school say they want more answers after an employee is accused of tying up students and placing tape over their mouths. The district said in a statement it reached out to the parents of the students involved but some parents believe all parents should have been notified. Sophia Beausoleil has more from outside Goodman Elementary...
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Loved ones remember cyclist, a retired FWISD teacher, killed during a group ride
The North Texas cycling community is mourning the loss of an avid cyclist who was hit and killed during a group ride on Saturday in Benbrook.
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Drivers reminded to watch for cyclist after deadly crash in Benbrook
Police are reminding drivers to be aware on the roadways after a car hit and killed a cyclist in Benbrook on Saturday. 68-year-old Chuck Henson died while riding with a group of nine other cyclists. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a friend and rider who was there when the crash happened.
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Arlington ISD employee accused of tying up students, taping their mouths faces no charges
An employee at Goodman Elementary School in the Arlington ISD was placed on leave after being accused of tying up students with strings and putting tape over their mouths.
