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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American Airlines resumes flights after IT outage grounds planes nationwide
The Fort Worth carrier suffered brief operational issues Tuesday evening.
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More Texas student loan borrowers are falling behind on payments. Here's why
At least one in five borrowers in Texas are in default, which can trigger serious long-term financial consequences.
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‘Solar sheep' help Texas ranchers adapt to growing solar farms
Dallas Morning News writer Lana Ferguson joins NBC 5 to talk about the growing popularity of ‘solar grazing.’
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2 Fort Worth firefighters hospitalized after deadly house fire
One person is dead, and another is in critical condition after an overnight house fire in southeast Fort Worth.
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2 Fort Worth firefighters hospitalized after deadly house fire
One person is dead, and another is in critical condition after an overnight house fire in southeast Fort Worth.
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2 Fort Worth firefighters hospitalized after deadly house fire
An overnight house fire turned deadly, leaving one person dead and another in critical condition. Two firefighters were hospitalized as a precaution.
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AT&T Stadium returning to normal signage, branding after 9 2026 World Cup matches
The stadium changed to comply with FIFA rules; the next event on the calendar is the BTS World Tour in August.
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AT&T Stadium returning to normal signage, branding after 9 2026 World Cup matches
The stadium changed to comply with FIFA rules; the next event on the calendar is the BTS World Tour in August.
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North Texas who found cycling losing weight for kidney donation to witness Tour de France
The prestigious Tour de France is underway. The 21-day cycling race is famed for its scenic and challenging routes.
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North Texas man to witness Tour de France, knock item off his bucket list
NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil talked to Aubrey resident Tim Connor, who picked up cycling during the pandemic.
