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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Who killed Missy Bevers? Group keeps attention on the Midlothian murder
It’s been nearly 10 years and still no arrest in the brutal murder of fitness instructor Missy Bevers inside a Midlothian church. Wednesday, a group of people held a rally to keep attention on the case.
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Could Cooper Flagg repair the Mavs relationship with MFFLs?
The Dallas Mavericks will have the first pick in the NBA Draft. Tuesday, the likely No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg, was in North Texas spending time with the team, but will the move repair the front office’s relationship with fans?
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Grapevine paramedics honored for saving 8-year-old in cardiac arrest
Grapevine EMS honored for saving 8-year-old boy after cardiac arrest due to pacemaker failure.
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Grapevine first responders who saved 8-year-old recognized
Grapevine is celebrating first responders who sprang into action to save an 8-year-old boy after he went into cardiac arrest. Their quick thinking made all the difference.
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Off-duty police officer shoots and kills alleged burglar in Weatherford
New details about a fatal shooting that happened at a warehouse in Weatherford Sunday afternoon. According to Texas DPS, an off-duty police officer who owns the property saw someone burglarizing the business. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the latest.
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Off-duty Arlington officer involved in deadly shooting at Weatherford warehouse
Weatherford Police, with the assistance of Texas Rangers, are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty officer.
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Cold case cracked; Irving police say DNA led to arrest in 1994 murder of Megan Johns
Irving police said new DNA technology helped solve the 1994 murder of Megan Johns. Police say her former neighbor is now charged with capital murder.
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DNA technology leads to arrest in 30-year-old cold case
Irving police say new DNA technology helped lead to the arrest of a suspected killer. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports Megan Beth Johns’s family and detectives say it’s a step towards justice.
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Joint operation in North Texas with FBI and local police leads to 244 offenders charged with sex crimes
A massive operation led by a joint task force, including the Dallas FBI and dozens of law enforcement agencies across North Texas, resulted in more than 200 arrests.
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Joint task force led by Dallas FBI makes 200+ arrests in ‘Operation Soteria Shield'
More than 100 children — mostly from North Texas — have been rescued from online sexual exploitation, according to the Dallas FBI. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on the massive month-long operation that included dozens of law enforcement agencies that resulted in more than 200 arrests.
