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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Fort Worth considers community center's land for National Juneteenth Museum
Leadership with the National Juneteenth Museum wants to build the 50,000-square-foot center at 959 E. Rosedale St, the current home of the Southside Community Center.
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Some Fort Worth residents have concerns over possible location of new National Juneteenth Museum
The National Juneteenth Museum continues to look for a location in Fort Worth to build on. It has its eyes on the land where a longtime community center sits. Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a city council member regarding the idea and why some residents have concerns.
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Ahead of the holiday season, volunteers build bikes for kids in need
Employees with Toyota built nearly 200 bikes to give as gifts for Community Partners of Dallas 2024 Toy Drive #SomethingGood.
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Dallas firefighters battle apartment fire near Medical District
Dallas Fire Rescue crews are working to put out an apartment fire in North West Dallas near the Medical District on Thursday morning.
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Dallas Police Wellness Unit looks after officers' mind, body and soul
Several officers inside the Dallas Police Department are working to normalize mental health and wellness amongst law enforcement.
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Dallas PD focuses on officers' mind, body and soul
Several officers inside the Dallas Police Department are working to normalize mental health and wellness among law enforcement. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil shows us how a unit in the department is focused on helping officers with their mind, body and soul.
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Child in critical condition after being left in car after crash
A 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after an alleged drunk driving crash. It happened overnight in southeast Dallas, near the intersection of Lancaster and Arden Road. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports the driver was arrested and will be charged with intoxication assault.
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Child in critical condition, Dallas Police say driver fled scene and left 9-year-old boy in car after crash
A nine-year-old boy is in critical condition after police said the child was left in a car after an overnight crash in Dallas.
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Ted Cruz seeks more donations on campaign bus tour in race against Colin Allred
The race for the U.S. Senate is intensifying as Rep. Colin Allred aims to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz, who is running for a third term.
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Sen. Ted Cruz's Texas bus tour stops in Waxahachie
Candidates are hitting the pavement as the races toward Election Day heats up. In the U.S. Senate race, Collin Allred is vying for Senator Ted Cruz’s seat. Cruz is on his bus tour looking to gain votes and campaign donations, NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil caught up with him in Waxahachie.
