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
Houston pediatric patients prepare for prom night with support from community and businesses
The support program leader at MD Anderson's pediatric department said the smiles and gratitude they get from patients and their families make this annual event more than worth it.
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.
What are Texas-sized implications following the Idaho abortion case?
Texas Tribune reporter Eleanor Klibanoff said the Supreme Court's ruling on the Idaho case will likely determine the future steps of the Texas case.
New Hulu series 'Talking Sabor' highlights Houston Mexican restaurants and owners' stories
To celebrate the debut of "Talking Sabor," Houstonians are invited to visit all the restaurants and enjoy a specially curated menu with the dishes Chef Aarón Sánchez tasted and shared in each episode.
American Council on Aging helping older Americans fight inflation
Inflation is hitting older Americans with fixed incomes hard by taking a bite out of their budgets. Here's what you need to know about getting help as the cost of living continues to rise.
Momentum grows behind Houston's proposed Hispanic History Research Center
The research center, which has been in the works for years, will house Latino archives and be completed by 2026.
'The Cher Show' brings iconic music, fashion to Houston's The Hobby Center
Morgan Scott, one of three women portraying Cher on stage, told ABC13 about her role in the musical that tells the story of the "Goddess of Pop," including her famous fashion.