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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Lewisville teen hospitalized after hit-and-run; police seek driver
A 17-year-old Lewisville teen is hospitalized after a hit-and-run. Police are still looking for the driver.
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Search continues for driver who hit Lewisville teen
A Lewisville teen is in the hospital after a truck ran into him. Police are looking for the driver who drove off. This happened in a neighborhood alley between College Parkway and Grove Drive. Sophia Beausoleil has the details.
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Students get sick after off-campus graduation party in Prosper
Several students ended up in the hospital after attending an off-campus overnight graduation party for high school seniors. Prosper police say they’re investigating. So far the incident is only being described as a medical emergency. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a family who says their daughter got sick and had to be hospitalized.
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‘Medical emergency' sends 8 people to hospital at off-campus overnight graduation celebration in Prosper
Several students were treated and 8 ended up in the hospital after attending an off-campus overnight graduation party for high school seniors, according to the Town of Prosper.
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Fort Worth tops 1 million residents, passes Austin in national rankings
New U.S. Census data reveals Fort Worth has officially surpassed Austin in population, becoming the 11th most populous city in the U.S. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports on the city’s rapid growth and what it means for North Texas.
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Former Irving real estate executive pleads guilty in fraud case
Judge pauses plea deal after Pauline Coronado says she can’t repay victims of real estate fraud.
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Former North Texas real estate exec pleads guilty
A former Irving real estate executive has pleaded guilty to stealing people’s money in real estate deals for years. Dozens of people have waited more than 8 years for justice. On Wednesday, it was a step closer for those victims, but the trial isn’t finished quite yet. Sophia Beausoleil explains.
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Azle teen's family seeks justice after brutal roadside assault
Azle teen attacked after friends lure her into car; ex-boyfriend arrested, more charges possible.
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Family seeks justice after teen daughter attacked
A family in Azle is hoping for justice after their teenage daughter was brutally attacked. Police have arrested the ex-boyfriend of the teen– but the family wants more done against the teenagers who recorded the attack. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the story.
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Motorcyclist and child killed in crash at Dallas shopping center before baby shower
Several families are grieving after a motorcycle crash killed two people and injured another. The motorcyclist and an 8-year-old died. A 7-year-old remains in the hospital. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports that according to their families, a motorcyclist ran into the kids while riding on the walkway of a Dallas shopping center.
