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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Crews find infant's body after 18 hour search in Trinity River
Police said the infant’s body was recovered from the Trinity River at about midday Sunday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a family member of the victims.
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North Texas med student finds hope on Match Day after facing tragedy
Friday is Match Day! Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they were accepted into. This is the next phase of their training as physicians. In Fort Worth more than 200 medical students at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found out their fate.
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Med students in Fort Worth gather for Match Day
Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they were accepted into. This is the next phase of their training as physicians. In Fort Worth more than 200 medical students at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine found out their fate.
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Match Day culminates the story of strength for one North Texas medical student who overcame tragedy
‘Signing Day’ is for high school seniors as ‘Match Day’ is for medical students. Every year on the same day at the same time, thousands learn their fate regarding the next step in becoming a doctor. Friday morning thousands of soon-to-be doctors across the country found out what residency program they’ll attend after graduation. Every year, anxious fourth-year medical...
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Gunshots ring out in Denton County neighborhood, bullet hits home narrowly missing sleeping teen
Police in Oak Point are looking for the person or people responsible for firing a gun multiple times in a neighborhood in the middle of the night.
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Denton County neighborhood on high alert after shots fired
Neighbors in a Denton County neighborhood say they’re still shaken after a barrage of gunshots went off. Residents received a rude awakening after someone fired a gun multiple times, one of the bullets hitting a house. That bullet narrowly missed a 13-year-old girl. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has more from Oak Point.
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North Texas Congressional leaders talk about inspiring the next generation
The discussion comes up during Women’s History Month. No matter what side of the aisle, there are strong women in Texas who continue to pave the way and serve as champions for their causes.
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Texas lawmakers push to increase women's representation in Congress
Women make up just 20% of Texas’ delegation in the U.S. House, and leaders on both sides of the aisle are working to change that. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on their efforts to inspire the next generation during Women’s History Month.
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Texas bill ‘Trey's Law' banning NDAs in sexual abuse cases advances to House
A Texas House committee has advanced a bill that would ban NDAs in sexual abuse cases, moving it to the House floor for consideration.
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Alleged sex abuse victim tied to North Texas pastor testifies before lawmakers
A woman who accused a North Texas mega church pastor of sexual abuse testified before state lawmakers about a new bill to protect victims. It’s called “Trey’s Law.” The goal of the bill is to stop the mis-use of non-disclosure agreements regarding sex abuse cases. Sophia Beausoleil explains.
