Lauren Harper is beginning her journey with NBC 5 as a Digital News Intern. She fell in love with all things journalism and broadcasting as a child, and dreams of becoming a reporter serving as a trustworthy news source for her community.
She was honored to be a recipient of NBC's 2024 HSS scholarship.
When she's not working or attending school, Lauren enjoys reading, horseback riding, and hiking.
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Man fatally hit by train while chasing dog, police say
One man is dead after attempting to save his dog near train tracks in Fort Worth, police say. According to Fort Worth police, officers were called to an accident involving a person and a train near Kelton Street and Avington Way in south Fort Worth at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said officers discovered a man was hit by…
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Man arrested for Arlington murder, string of robberies five years later: police
Arlington police announced they’ve made an arrest in a murder case dating back more than five years.
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Baylor's only Heisman Trophy winner inducted into Texas High School Hall of Fame
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is the latest addition to the Texas High School Hall of Fame after his induction on May 10.
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Arlington student accused of throwing water bottle containing bleach on school bus, officials say
Five Arlington High School students are OK after they were hit by an unknown liquid while riding the bus, officials say.
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Man, woman dead in suspected murder-suicide in Lake Highlands, police say
Dallas police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Lake Highlands.
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North Texan wins $1 million scratch-off prize at Mansfield gas station
A Grand Prairie resident is the latest winner of the $1 million prize for the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game, X.
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Girls' high school flag football championship kicks off Monday in Frisco
Seven North Texas high schools will square off on Monday for the first Dallas Cowboys Girls Flag Football League championship.
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Father, two children killed in head-on crash in Grayson County, police say
One man is facing three counts of manslaughter after allegedly crashing head-on into a father and his two children while passing in a no-passing zone.
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Gordon, Santo ISD schools closed due to apparent tornado damage
Gordon and Santo Independent School Districts are temporarily closed after suffering damage from Sunday’s storms.
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No students injured in Birdville ISD bus crash, officials say
No injuries were reported after a crash involving a Birdville ISD bus and a car on Monday morning, fire officials say.
