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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Teen's dream to meet the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders comes true
Notre Dame School student Natalie Mallett will live her dream of meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at their annual Christmas Extravaganza.
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Dallas student with Down syndrome to meet Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Notre Dame School student Natalie Mallett will live her dream of meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at their annual Christmas Extravaganza. The surprise, arranged by the nonprofit Dream On 3, was celebrated with cheers, a red carpet, and a limo ride home. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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House fire kills two people in DeSoto neighborhood
A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured video of the flames shooting out of the home.
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Desoto Fire Department investigating house fire that killed couple
A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the moment a Desoto house went into flames Tuesday afternoon, claiming the lives of two people who were trapped inside. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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Ellis County detention officer's death investigated by state authorities
The Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating the death of an Ellis County detention officer. Investigators say an inmate killed Officer Isaiah Bias Monday afternoon. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports from Waxahachie.
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Inmate killed Ellis County jailer in ‘heinous, horrific, purposeful murder,' sheriff says
An Ellis County detention officer was killed Monday in an attack by an inmate the sheriff describes as a “heinous, horrific, purposeful murder.”
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Family of DeSoto man shot and killed by police questions use of force
Family, friends, and community members packed the conference room as they watched in pain what police had to say.
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DeSoto police release body cam footage of officer shooting of man wielding a knife
Family members of Arthur Lee Armstrong Jr. gathered at the DeSoto Police station and watched in pain as the DeSoto Police Chief released more details after an officer shot and killed Armstrong. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports the family questions the use of force.
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Loved ones remember man who died while helping a stranded driver in Arlington
Tyler White was helping a friend whose car was stuck in the mud when he was struck and killed. The friend was also injured and taken to the hospital. Arlington Police are investigating the SUV driver who crashed into them to see if alcohol was a factor. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with White’s wife.
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‘I'm devastated. It's unbelievable,' says wife of man killed helping stranded driver
Arlington police are investigating an SUV driver who crashed into a man helping a friend, whose car was stuck in the mud.
