Brianna Willis
Prior to joining Eyewitness News, Brianna was a reporter and fill-in anchor for ABC30 in Fresno, CA. There she helped cover the destructive wildfires in Southern California for Disney/ABC Owned television stations across the nation. In addition to everyday breaking news, live reporting at sporting events, and spotlighting dogs that need to find their forever home, Brianna also extensively covered an illegal biolab found in Central California. Her reports were used on Capitol Hill for a Congressional investigation into the lab.
Before joining the ABC30 Action News Team, Brianna was a weekend anchor and reporter for KERO-TV in Bakersfield, where she covered multiple storms and wildfires. She also spent months following a case of a man who spent over 40 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. She had an exclusive jailhouse interview and conducted a one-on-one interview with him once he was released. Brianna also covered Valley Congressman Kevin McCarthy's road to speakership.
Brianna graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in journalism in 2021. She studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and became immersed in the culture. During college she interned for Spectrum News 1, the Hallmark Channel and Fox News.
Brianna is from the heart of Los Angeles near the Forum and So-Fi Stadium. She is the oldest of three and loves to spend time with her family. When she's not telling stories, Brianna loves to watch Disney movies or go out to eat with friends and family.
She is new to H-Town, so send her story ideas and food recommendations as she learns all of what Houston has to offer.
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Brianna's Stories
Woman charged with murder after allegedly running over man while her kids were in vehicle: Records
The victim, who records claim was the woman's boyfriend or husband, was working under the car before he was fatally run over and dragged, police said.
Woman charged with stealing $460K from employer over 2 years, deputies say
Montgomery County Precinct 3 constable deputies said they arrested a woman after she stole nearly half a million dollars from her employer.
As data centers grow, pushback continues in rural towns across Southeast Texas
As data centers grow across Southeast Texas, communities are now coming face to face with this technology of the future.
Man who got onto IAH flight without boarding pass thought it was a cheap ticket, not fake: attorney
The attorney for the 25-year-old suspect told ABC13 it was a misunderstanding, saying his client thought he was getting a cheap airline ticket, not a fake one.
Protesters demand action after Brazoria deputy fatally shot college student
On Friday, dozens marched and chanted for John Mendoza Jr., who was shot and killed by a Brazoria County sheriff's deputy early Monday morning.
Alvin, Brazoria County leaders propose resolutions to oppose data centers
Growing opposition over data centers continues across Southeast Texas including in the city of Alvin.
Questions remain about death of transgender woman whose body was found along Brays Bayou
Persia Amarra Conway's family is now demanding answers after the transgender woman's body was found last week along Bray's Bayou and Country Creek Drive, according to Houston police.
'Low likelihood' of public health threat in Houston for Ebola, city health director says
On Wednesday, the City of Houston's public health director, Dr. Theresa Tran, gave an update on how the screening process at Bush Intercontinental Airport will work.
4 arrested after 3 deputies were injured following huge teen takeover last week, Precinct 4 says
One officer sustained a concussion after being hit with a bottle, and the other was hit and bitten as multiple fights broke out on Friday evening in Harris County.
Former Magnolia ISD teacher charged after inappropriate contact with students, records allege
A former Magnolia ISD second-grade teacher is now in custody and charged with an improper relationship between an educator and a student, records show.