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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Southern parts of Texas hit by winter weather
The snow has mostly stopped in Houston. However any slush or melted snow is expected to refreeze overnight as temperatures dip back into the teens. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports from the newsroom following all of the videos and pictures coming out of the area with many people in North Texas having ties to those areas.
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Snow blankets Central and Southeast Texas after winter storm passes through
Some parts of the Houston area saw up to 5″ of snow Monday night into Tuesday causing the region to shut down for the day.
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Collin County city extends temporary pause on new residential developments
A North Texas city that’s one of the fastest growing in the country, extended a temporary stop on new residential developments.
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Princeton extends moratorium on new housing developments amid rapid growth
Princeton, Texas, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., has extended its pause on new residential developments. City leaders cite overloaded infrastructure and a need for more services like water, roads, and public safety. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the story.
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Gas leak repairs continue on Inwood Road in Dallas; northbound traffic detoured
Dallas Fire Rescue said Atmos is addressing a gas main leak that ruptured in front of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
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Emotions ran high, two arrested at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court at briefing on jail deaths
During the first meeting of the year at Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court, emotions ran high as Sheriff Bill Waybourn along with other officials gave an update about recent jail deaths. Two people were arrested during the meeting after the sheriff’s office said they disrupted court proceedings. The room was packed and an overflow area was needed as friends and...
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Tarrant County Commissioners Court holds first session of the new year
Tarrant County Commissioners Court went back into session for the first time this year on Tuesday. Emotions were high inside and outside the room as they heard from the Tarrant County Sheriff about the most recent jail death. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil was at the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth.
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North Texas man arrested for allegedly stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
A Denton man accused of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is in jail. Police claim he sent sexually explicit messages to Clark over social media and traveled to Indiana where she lives. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more of the story.
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Denton man accused of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark arrested in Indiana
A Texas man accused of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and sending sexually explicit messages to her via social media was arrested in Indianapolis on Sunday.
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Texans on Mission deploy to LA to help victims of deadly wildfires in California
A strike team made up of four people is in the Los Angeles area, assessing what’s needed for those impacted by the fires.
