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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9 arrested in connection to smash-and-grab jewelry heist at Fort Worth grocery store, police say
Fort Worth Police said nine people including a 16-year-old, were arrested in connection to a smash-and-grab last Sunday. Detectives from other cities are investigating if the group is connected to similar crimes in Dallas and Houston.
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Police arrest nine people in connection with smash-and-grab robbery
Police say nine people, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery inside a Fort Worth grocery store. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports investigators want to know if they group are tied to similar crimes across North Texas and Houston.
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Arlington police say they arrested a principal, and two educators after a sex abuse investigation
Police say a principal, a coach and teacher’s aid at a charter school were all arrested following an investigation into child abuse. The police chief says background checks did not show any history of trouble, but they’re still investigating. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil has the update.
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‘We're broken over what's happened,' principal, educators arrested in sex abuse investigation
Three staffers at an Arlington charter school are facing felony charges in an ongoing investigation into allegations of child grooming and an improper relationship with a student.
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New York Stock Exchange to launch branch in Dallas
Wednesday morning New York Stock Exchange announced it would move its Chicago branch to Dallas and call it NYSE Texas.
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New York Stock Exchange to move Chicago office to Dallas
The financial world in the Lone Star State is buzzing after the New York Stock Exchange announced it’s opening an office in Dallas. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil looks at what it means and why people are excited.
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Smash and grab at Fort Worth grocery store leaves witnesses stunned
Caught on camera — a smash and grab at a jewlery store inside a Fort Worth grocery store Sunday afternoon. Sophia Beausoleil has more from a witness who described the chaotic crime.
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Smash-and-grab robbers target Fort Worth jewelry store in broad daylight, police say
Masked robbers smashed display cases and stole jewelry from a Fort Worth store inside a supermarket.
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Family of Fort Worth father pleads for help finding driver in fatal hit-and-run crash
Ryon Smith, 40, died from his injuries days after police said someone drove into Smith while he was riding his skateboard.
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Fort Worth family asking for public's help identifying hit-and-run driver
The family of a Fort Worth hit-and-run victim is asking the public for videos to help them identify the driver. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the family.
