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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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.
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Motorcyclist and child killed in crash at Dallas shopping center
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.
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Multiple families grieving after fatal motorcycle crash in Dallas kills girl and critically injures another outside baby shower
Dallas Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene after witnesses said the motorcycle was riding on a sidewalk and crashed into multiple kids, killing an 8-year-old outside a baby shower.
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Motorcyclist and child killed in crash at Dallas shopping center
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.
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Family grieves loss of child after motorcycle loses control and hit two kids
A fatal motorcycle crash in Oak Cliff leaves family members grieving. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the family.
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University of Dallas came to a halt as students, faculty and staff watched an American become Pope
As news spread the conclave selected a new pope, students, faculty and staff came to a halt at the University of Dallas, a Catholic institution. “We were sitting in class and somebody yelled, ‘We have a Pope!’” expressed Catherine Brecount, a graduating senior. “I was like, ‘Wait a minute, that’s white smoke?’ And it was like, ‘Oh my gosh,...
