Lileana Pearson
Lileana spent 2019-2021 reporting for WOWT in Omaha, NE. During her time in the Midwest, she interviewed nearly a dozen presidential candidates for 2020 Iowa caucus season, covered a historic flood of the Missouri River, and interviewed the first Americans to contract COVID-19 as they were transported to receive treatment at Omaha's biocontainment unit at Nebraska Medicine.
Lileana received her undergraduate in media studies at Lindsey Wilson College in her hometown of Columbia, Kentucky before moving on to earn a master's degree in broadcast and digital journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Lileana was born in Washington State but has lived in Washington, Rhode Island, Kentucky, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina and now Texas. She did most of her growing up in rural Kentucky, so she calls that home.
She is thrilled to have landed in the Lone Star State and looks forward to many new, exciting adventures here in Houston and around the state. In her off time, you can find her walking her dog Lentil, enjoying the outdoors, or getting creative in the kitchen.
If you have a story, issue, or concern, reach out to Lileana on her social media or at Lileana.x.pearson@abc.com. She looks forward to telling your stories!
Lileana's Stories
Crashes involving e-bikes lead to more serious injuries vs. crashes on traditional bikes, data shows
As e-bike use in Houston and across the country rises, ABC13 examined related crash data and what parents should know.
Dance coach accused of sexually assaulting student, per court documents
A former Galena Park ISD special education aide is behind bars and expected in court on Friday. Court documents allege he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student.
Harris County public defender charged for allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him.
3 men arrested, more possibly involved in string of armed robberies: Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office
Three men are behind bars, and more could be wanted in connection with a multi-agency armed robbery investigation, Fort Bend County officials say.
Driver evading charge, sparks chase in NW Harris County before crash and arrest, HCSO says
During the chase, the suspect crashed into another vehicle and continued on foot before running out of energy and giving up. He was then taken into custody, HCSO said.
Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement
Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.
Property owner detained by HPD after pulling unloaded gun on people camping on her property
The property owner said she has had to make several calls to the Houston Police Department about homeless people camping out on the doorsteps.
Only on 13: We ride along METRO PD ahead of launch of new bus patrol initiative
All METRO PD officers, including its top brass, will soon be required to spend time on buses as part of an effort to reduce crime, METRO officials said.
Suspect tased after running across Highway 290 after almost hitting state trooper, DPS says
TranStar video showed troopers dragging the man across the road during the scene that caused a major delay on Highway 290
McReynolds Middle School reopens as alternative school despite HISD documents citing poor condition
District documents from February state that part of the reason McReynolds Middle School was consolidated was the building's poor condition.