Briana Conner
The Houston, Texas native is a graduate of Hightower High School. She started her career in Victoria, Texas, and most recently covered the Triad community in North Carolina. During her time there, Briana covered local and national events like NCAA March Madness, the Panthers Super Bowl run in 2016, Hurricane Florence, the 2016 and 2020 elections, the massacre at Mother Emmanuel AME Church, and the subsequent removal of the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina State House.
Behind the scenes, Briana continues a close relationship with her alma mater, The University of Texas at Austin. She was a member of the UT Pom Squad during her time there and continues dancing now in her spare time.
She also dedicates much of her time to community and board service. Previously, Briana served as the Vice Chair of the Winston-Salem Urban League, and she was an advisory board member for the chamber of commerce. Briana also volunteers with the Girl Scouts, The American Heart Association, the local food bank, and loves working with cultural arts centers. She was named as one of the top 40 leaders under 40 and one of the top 40 influential African Americans in the Triad.
Briana is thrilled to return home to tell Houston's stories. Send a tip to: Briana.X.Conner@abc.com
Briana's Stories
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Experts say flood insurance is a 'necessity' as hurricane season approaches
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Do you know how to protest your property taxes as deadline approaches? ABC13 speaks with expert
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ABC13 spoke with the deputy director of 10,000 Small Businesses, a program that helps small businesses start up.
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Inmates are being deprived of mattresses at the Harris County Jail, new inspection report says
A new inspection report is highlighting more violations found at the Harris County Jail after other compliance issues were found back in Febuary.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Seattle Children's Hospital reach settlement on trans care
"Let this make our position clear: medical providers in Texas must abide by our laws," the attorney general said in light of the settlement.
Texas Gov. Abbott proposes ban on gender-nonconforming behavior in public school classrooms
The three-term governor, going for his fourth next year, floated the idea while at the Young Conservatives of Texas Convention. However, he might not get far based on a previous Supreme Court ruling.
University of Houston Downtown celebrates Earth Day with focus on local sustainability
The university's panel discussion and recycling event on Tuesday will address sustainability concerns and explain how you can help.