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
Houston police call for possible victims of alleged serial rapist to come forward after new arrest
Authorities said Phillip Cerf has been accused of several sex crimes since 1997 and was identified after officials' DNA confirmation this year.
Liberty County sheriff gives update on jail repairs, following non-compliance
The state said there were missing locks on multiple units, missing intercoms for communication, damaged lighting, and the smoke management system was not working.
'Scared for my life:' Neighbor recounts moment bullet went through Iowa Colony home
Neighbors in Canterra Creek, a community in Iowa Colony, told ABC13 they felt like their backyard had turned into a shooting range.
Texas Senate Committee members review law on tax breaks for data centers
The Texas Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss changes to tax breaks when it comes to data centers being built in Texas.
Substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van not a narcotic, Harris Co. DA confirms
The Harris County District Attorney's Office said testing showed the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van tested negative for illicit narcotics.
Polling shows Texans opposition towards data centers, as politicians reverse course
Politicians, including those in Texas, are shifting and slowly reversing their support for data centers, as polling shows most Texans oppose them.
'They failed': Magnolia ISD parents want district held responsible for teacher charged
A former elementary school teacher in Magnolia ISD is facing one charge of having an inappropriate relationship with students.
Man shot, another detained after argument on METRO bus in southeast Houston, police say
Police said two men had a "verbal altercation" on a METRO bus that continued after they exited, before another man walked up and shot the victim.
2 people dead amid record-breaking catastrophic flooding in Hill Country, Governor Abbott confirms
A second death has been reported amid catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, with Governor Abbott urging safety as more rain is on the way.
Man arrested for recording people in bathroom at cafe in Heights, court records show
According to Houston police, 31-year-old Roman Brewington is accused of intentionally recording and hiding his phone in the bathroom at the Dandelion Cafe in the Heights.