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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High-profile attorney speaks in defense of EPIC development
The East Plano Islamic Center and developer that are planning to build a community about 40 miles northeast of Dallas have hired a high-profile attorney to represent them. This– after Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton announced they’re launching multiple investigations into the mosque and developer.
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EPIC hires high-profile Texas attorney who says mosque is victim of ‘racial profiling'
The East Plano Islamic Center, EPIC, and developers of the proposed EPIC City master-planned community have retained a high-profile Texas attorney to represent them after Gov. Greg Abbott launched multiple state investigations.
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‘EPIC City' debate continues
The East Plano Islamic Center and developer that are planning to build a community about 40 miles northeast of Dallas have hired a high-profile attorney to represent them. This– after Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton announced they’re launching multiple investigations into the mosque and developer.
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Proposed bill in Texas House could speed up evictions, opponents worry tenants will lose rights
A bill proposed in the Texas House aimed at squatters could speed up evictions, but opponents worry millions of tenants will be impacted.
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Concern raised about how Texas House bill aimed at squatters could affect millions of renters
A Texas House bill introduced by a North Texas lawmaker would fast-track evictions. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports it’s aimed at squatters, but opponents fear it will strip rights away from millions of tenants.
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Task force to be created at a North Texas ISD after violent fight caught on video
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD says it will create a task force after video of a violent fight went viral on social media last week. Many have questioned the response from nearby staff members. Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the child’s father who echoed those concerns, but says he welcomes the district’s effort to help other students in the future. We want to...
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Hunt County authorities shut down cockfighting operation, seize 65 roosters
Deputies in Hunt County arrested more than 20 people accused of having roosters fight. Cockfighting is illegal in Texas. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports the SPCA of Texas recovered 65 of those roosters used for fighting.
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21 arrested, 65 roosters rescued in Hunt County cockfight investigation
Deputies in Hunt County arrested 21 people and rescued dozens of roosters while investigating reports of a cockfighting operation on Sunday afternoon.
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Bags of cocaine found stuffed into suitcase lining at DFW Airport, CBP says
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers recovered 2.69 kilograms of cocaine from inside a suitcase at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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Construction on Commerce St. in Deep Ellum causing disruptions, businesses say
Businesses in Deep Ellum on Commerce Street said they’ve noticed a dip in customers as city construction continues. Business owners in Deep Ellum believe road construction continues to impact their bottom line. The city of Dallas is making repairs along Commerce Street, but the sight of the construction is overshadowing the area. It’s hard not to notice the barricades,...
