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.
The Latest
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Fort Worth names Dave Lewis as new Park and Recreation Department director
Fort Worth names Dave Lewis as the city’s new park and recreation director after serving as interim and deputy director.
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DeSoto ISD trustees send $200 million school bond to voters
The DeSoto ISD board of trustees is asking voters to approve a $200 million bond to improve school campuses and stadiums.
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Driver in suicidal wrong-way crash found guilty of manslaughter, DA says
An Irving woman who killed another woman when she drove the wrong way on a highway during an attempted suicide is headed to prison, officials say.
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Arlington voters to decide on $201 million bond package in May. Details here
Arlington residents will vote on a proposed $201 million bond to improve streets, public safety and public facilities.
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North Texas water polo coach accused of child sexual assault, solicitation, police say
A Roanoke man is facing accusations of child aggravated sexual assault, indecency and online solicitation charges after abuse was reported while he served as a private water polo coach.
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Frisco, Prosper residents to vote on funding for proposed Center for the Arts
Frisco residents to vote on the funding and debt limit for proposed Frisco Center for the Arts on May 3 ballot.
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Jet fuel spill from 18-wheeler crash shuts down I-20, police say
Westbound I-20 at FM 148 is shut down after a crash involving an 18-wheeler spilled 7,500 gallons of jet fuel into the roadway.
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Dallas police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
Dallas police is searching for 14-year-old Jennifer Zamora Esparza, who was last seen leaving her residence in the 5400 block of Larimore Lane on Jan. 31.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton signs first Texas immigration enforcement agreement
Attorney General Ken Paxton signs federal immigration enforcement agreement, giving officials in his officeauthority to investigate, apprehend and detain.
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Driver shot running from deputy after chase in Kaufman County, sheriff says
A person was shot by a Kaufman County sheriff’s deputy early Tuesday morning after running from a traffic stop, the sheriff’s office says.