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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Thousands without power, homes damaged and family trapped in storm shelter after severe weather hits Bonham
The city of Bonham said nearly 3,000 people are without power after overnight storms blew through Fannin County.
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Fannin County town of Bonham cleans up after storm damage
Storms hit the city of Bonham pretty hard, causing power outages, downed trees and damage to both homes and businesses. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil checked out he damage in the Fannin County town 66 miles northeast of Dallas.
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Dallas County prepares for Sunday's severe weather
Severe storms made their way into North Texas Sunday evening. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins about how the city is preparing themselves for the impact.
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Gov. Abbott activates additional state emergency resources ahead of severe weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed additional emergency response resources in anticipation for Sunday evening’s severe weather.
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Dallas Police initiative leads to 98 arrests in round up of violent fugitives
Thursday morning the Dallas Police Department, DPD, announced officers arrested nearly 100 fugitives wanted for various crimes across the city.
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First major initiative of new Dallas police chief wrangles nearly 100 felons
Dallas police say they arrested nearly 100 violent offenders in a month-long round of felons across the city. Operation Justice Trail is the first major initiative of the new police chief, Daniel Comeaux. Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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Man dies after flash flooding in Dallas
During Tuesday night’s storm, a man trapped inside his car during the flash flooding died. Dallas Fire-Rescue says their boat capsized in the high water when trying to reach the submerged vehicle. This all happened in North Dallas at the intersection of I-635 and Park Central Drive. Sophia Beausoleil has more.
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North Texas mourns the unexpected death of Byron Nelson HS head football coach
A North Texas community is grieving after the sudden death of a beloved head football coach. Travis Pride, 56, is someone many in the community said was a winner both on and off the field. In a letter to parents and students on Wednesday, the principal of Northwest ISD’s Byron Nelson High School announced that Pride, their head football coach,…
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Byron Nelson High School grieves after sudden death of beloved coach
Byron Nelson High School announced head football coach Travis Pride died unexpectedly on Wednesday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the head of the school’s booster club who describes the coach as a true leader in the community.
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Collin County home struck by lightning sparks preventative action from neighbors
Experts say lightning rods are the most effective tools when preventing a home from catching fire after a lightning strike.