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
SkyEye13 shows lane collapse on Allen Genoa Road in southeast Houston
SkyEye13 flew over southeast Houston on Tuesday morning, capturing images of one of the northbound lanes of Allen Genoa Road buckled.
Surveillance video shows gym employee attacked in Tomball
The family learned the suspect recently got a gym membership and, on the day of the alleged attack, singled out the victim to give her a tour.
Affordable townhomes open in Pasadena using Hurricane Harvey disaster relief funds
The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department is helping combat the issue with brand-new townhomes in Pasadena through Harvey disaster recovery funds.
Former HOA manager charged after using money meant for association for herself, court docs allege
Court documents allege that the former Lakewood Forest HOA manager made transactions totaling $53,630.77 with Amazon, Cash App, DoorDash, Gexa Energy, and T-Mobile.
Father dies after allegedly being placed in chokehold by teenage son in W. Harris County, HCSO says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the home and found the man being held in a chokehold by his 15-year-old son.
Cypress-area bike trail features set to be demolished, flood control district says
Beloved biking features such as ramps and jumps along the Cypresswood and Cypress Creek trails are set to be demolished, according to the Harris County Flood Control District. They say the illegally built structures are hindering flood control projects.
Homeowner finds suspect inside teenage daughter's bedroom in New Caney, MCSO says
MCSO said 63-year-old Miguel Navarrette was charged with child sex assault after allegedly meeting up with the teenager, whom he met at church in Houston.
Increase in mosquitoes and love bugs this season due to climate, experts say
Experts said the hot, humid, and rainy climate are contributing to the influx of insects.
Officers kill suspect who dressed up as security guard and shot at workers at Sam's Club: HPD
Authorities said the suspect broke into a security guard's car, stole his gear, and then dressed up as a security guard before opening fire at store employees.
3 injured, including HPD officer, in Katy Freeway crash at Beltway 8, according to Houston police
Investigators said the officer and a wrecker driver were helping a woman put gas in her car on I-10 at Beltway 8 when a blue Honda Accord crashed into the officer's vehicle, causing injuries to all three.