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
Breast cancer awareness: Self-advocacy a critical tool for Black women
Courtney Clark couldn't help but wonder how different things might have been if her concerns about the lump in her breast had been taken seriously from the start.
She would later be diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. Clark is now sharing her story in hopes of saving lives.
Touring orchestra coming to Houston for celebration of African-American culture
The African-American orchestra touring across the country is coming to Houston's 713 Music Hall on Oct. 26.
Georgia vs. Texas preview: Can the Longhorns hold up?
This weekend's big game is a top-five matchup in Austin between Georgia and Texas, but can the Longhorns hold up?
Groundbreaking cancer study to focus on Black women, often understudied and over-impacted
A groundbreaking study by the American Cancer Society has the potential to be a game-changer for Black women.
Bipartisan group prepares for final push against Houston school bond
A "No Trust, No Bond" event will be held Thursday in opposition to HISD's $4.4 billion bond. Here's why some are against it.
TSU to host 'Truth & Country,' community conversation on Black country, rodeo, and agriculture
A Native American and Black-owned country record label is joining forces with Texas Southern University for a panel discussion, "Truth & Country," about Black country.
New bill reduction service aims to simplify savings for Texas homeowners
While there are bills you can't do anything about, some are worth negotiating. Bill negotiation businesses like Ownwell are popping up to help people save time and money.
Doctors encourage RSV vaccine for those at higher risk ahead of virus season this fall
Dr. Jaunita Mora said the respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations. Here are the people she said are most vulnerable to the disease.
Islamic Arts Festival arrives at University of Houston for 2-day cultural event in November
Islamic artists from around the globe will come to the University of Houston for two days dedicated to celebrating the diversity and richness of Islamic visual and performing arts, spoken word, film, and more.
Here's how to avoid scammers selling flood-damaged cars made to look 'showroom ready'
Scammers are believed to be taking advantage of the hurricane season and are accused of cleaning up flood-damaged cars to make them "showroom ready," but experts say they are rotting from the inside.