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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‘He was a man of his word,' says friend of Dallas man killed in DWI crash in Irving
Friends are remembering a Dallas man who was killed after a suspected drunk driver crashed into his disabled car early Saturday morning.
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Friends call death on SH 114 in Irving ‘senseless' and ‘tragic'
We’re learning more about a man killed by a suspected drunk driver killed on State Highway 114 in Irving over the weekend. Friends of the victim tell NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil they’re reflecting on the happy moments.
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A bomb threat forced three HEB ISD schools to evacuate Wednesday
Students and staff at three HEB ISD schools evacuated after a bomb threat Wednesday. The schools were searched and police don’t believe the threat was credible.
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Threats shut down several HEB ISD campuses Wednesday
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD evacuated three schools Wednesday and classes ended early due to threatening messages. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports it happened just before 11 a.m. at Central Junior High, Keys High School and the district’s alternative education program.
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Storms leave trail of damage across Plano in Collin County
Tuesday morning’s severe weather damaged a school, church and airplane hanger in Collin County. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the latest from Plano.
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Extreme wildfire danger increases across Texas, fire crews prepare
Firefighters prepare for the threat of wildfires as gusty winds expected to increase fire risk.
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Wind advisory in effect, as Texas prepares for increased wildfire threat Tuesday
Firefighters are preparing for the wildfire threat across the state to intensify Tuesday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports Governor Greg Abbott is already activating additional resources and crews are getting brush trucks ready.
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Starting Monday crews will replace old water lines in western Downtown Fort Worth
On Monday construction crews will begin the process of replacing large cast iron water main pipes in western Downtown Fort Worth.
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Get ready for road closed signs in Downtown Fort Worth as water mains are replaced
If you live or work in Downton Fort Worth heads up. Starting Monday, March 3 the city begins construction on several major roadways and it could impact your commute. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports the project will take two years to complete.
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Fort Worth doctor reflects on measles outbreak in 1990 that infected more than 4,000 Texans and killed 9 in Dallas County
As state health officials monitor the current outbreak in West Texas, a DFW doctor recalls treating kids in the early 90s when a large measles outbreak happened in Texas.
