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
Extreme growth in Montgomery County comes with traffic and infrastructure concerns, study shows
Rice University's Kinder Houston area survey shows that Montgomery County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.
Body found under debris after townhome fire in southwest Houston, HFD says
The fire department said when they initially searched the home, they didn't see anyone inside, but found a body after conducting a second search.
Woman detained, man injured after shooting in Baytown area, HCSO says
Deputies say that the injured man is stable but remains in the ICU. Authorities say no arrests have been made.
Suspect charged with murder after contractor's body found in box in NW Harris County home, HCSO says
Investigators say 36-year-old Steven Eberly was caught after trying to hire someone to move furniture.
Body found in search for woman unaccounted for in massive house fire in NW Harris Co., officials say
A body was found as the search resumed Friday for a woman nearly 24 hours after she went missing during a massive house fire in northwest Harris County.
Inmates shipped to Louisiana due to staffing, Polk County Sheriff says
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards requires "one jailer on each floor where 10 or more inmates are housed, with no less than one jailer per 48 inmates." To meet that, the Polk County sheriff said they had to make a change.
Volunteer accused of ripping off seniors in Third Ward by promising bus trip: 'I was disheartened'
Pct. 7 deputies said the suspect, who volunteered at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, collected money from 30 seniors claiming to organize a Black History Month trip.
Man shot and killed during argument at gathering with colleagues in SE Houston: HPD
Police said residents invited over a couple of work colleagues, they were drinking together and hanging out when an argument ensued, and the suspect pulled out a gun.
About 20 arrests made during after-hours club raids in southeast Houston, HPD says
The Houston Police Department carried out arrests during raids at La Zona Bar & Lounge and Los Corrales South.
Suspect claims self-defense in shooting that killed man loitering at NE Houston motel, HPD says
Police said a man who was loitering at the Red Roof Inn along the East Freeway was shot and killed, allegedly by a man who is claiming the shooting was self-defense.