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
Suspects flee following reported armored truck robbery in NE Harris County, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the two suspects did get away, but it is unclear if they successfully took anything. No injuries have been reported.
Suspect admits he was drinking before crash that killed deputy and her daughter, documents show
Investigators allege people at the party tried to stop the suspect from driving because he was drinking, but he insisted on going home and crashed, resulting in two deaths.
Houston mom who died saving her kids in house fire receives posthumous medal
Giovanna Cabrera is being recognized as a Carnegie Hero recipient and she is one of 18 Americans to get this prestigious civilian award.
Only on 13: Case of mistaken identity leads Houston woman on legal and financial goose-chase
A Houston woman spoke only on ABC13, saying a case of mistaken identity has haunted her for years.
Mayor's message about Washington Ave safety overshadowed by comment on 'barely clad ladies'
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's announcement was meant to showcase how law enforcement and the city are coming together to improve public safety. However, some of his comments overshadowed that collaboration.
15-year-old girl killed, 2 men injured in southwest Houston parking lot, HPD says
Police say that a 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead and two men were hospitalized after a shootout took place in a parking lot in southwest Houston.
Kendleton Mayor Darryl Humphrey heading to trial after breaking terms of plea agreement
Just when it seemed the Kendleton saga had found a resolution, it's right back in the spotlight.
Video shows train derailing and wiping out the side of a building
ABC13 obtained surveillance video showing the moment after two trains collided and derailed, hitting the side of a building. Witnesses say although days have passed, it's as fresh as ever.
Drama at final HISD board meeting of 2024 as board members and families clash
Tuesday was the final HISD school board meeting for this year. From teacher firings to changing how you can comment at board meetings, families came with strong opinions on the continued takeover.
Parents concerned over Goose Creek CISD proposal to repurpose Lamar Elementary
A letter from the superintendent said the school would offer daycare services and alternative learning opportunities for students with work, health, and life obligations.