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
Katy ISD confirms investigation of alleged sexual assault of special needs student on campus
Katy ISD has confirmed they are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a McDonald Junior High student with special needs.
Have controversial home demolitions stopped illegal dumping?
Mayor Whitmire claimed it was a fair use of the money because the buildings were attracting illegal dumping and clogging ditches, but critics worried it could set the city up for legal repercussions.
TEA releases latest round of scores showing mixed results in Houston area
A second round of STAAR test results was released on Tuesday, showing mixed results in math and reading across the Houston area for third grade to eighth grade.
Flooded tunnels and crumbling pavement highlight Houston's sidewalk problem
Barriers for pedestrians exist in almost every neighborhood in Houston, and residents are calling for the city to keep up with maintenance.
Commissioners hear concerns, but approve contract between Pct. 1 constable and River Oaks District
One of Houston's more glitzy shopping centers will soon have more police presence after a public safety contract between the Precinct 1 Constable's Office and Fertitta Entertainment was approved.
Director of Harris County Flood Control resigns from position following questions over leadership
Dr. Tina Petersen's resignation comes one month after county officials had questions over her leadership, as several project deadlines were missed.
Experts worry high-stakes testing will drive some from public education as STAAR results release
The pressure students face during testing has made STAAR controversial, with experts saying the continued pressure of the expected 2027-28 state testing could drive some families away from public education.
Study recommends $95.5 million investment into Houston Fire Department
A new study by the International Association of Firefighters claims the Houston department needs tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to ensure people in emergencies can get the help they need.
River Oaks District looks to add county law enforcement to existing security
A proposed safety contract between Harris County Constable Precinct 1 and the River Oaks District has some people asking if a luxury shopping center needs additional public resources dedicated to safety.
Some Texas school districts struggling with costs of complying with school bus seatbelt law
The state continues to enact laws and mandates to make schools safer, but school districts are finding it hard to fund the cost of compliance.