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
Comparing the deadly 2021 freeze to the 2025 snowfall that hit southeast Texas
Why was the 2021 freeze a historic, deadly disaster, and this winter storm a joyful winter wonderland? Here's a comparison of what went right and wrong.
HISD families say trust in district further deteriorates after $870 million unauthorized spending
Houston ISD families told ABC13 that their trust in the district has deteriorated after Superintendent Mike Miles said the board improperly spent $870 million, which he insists was a good faith error.
Questions remain following deadly shooting of Brazoria Co. deputy in SW Houston
ABC13 is waiting for an update on the condition of Rocky, the U.S. Marshal's K-9 who was shot twice by the suspect. Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect.
Suspect at center of Brazoria County deputy's death has been shot and killed, HPD says
An ABC13 source confirmed that the suspect accused of shooting and killing Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas was shot to death, ending an hours-long manhunt.
CenterPoint power pole installed in middle of Heights-area sidewalk ramp hurting accessibility
Neighbors in the Heights area were left dumbfounded when a power pole was installed right in the middle of a sidewalk ramp.
HPD plans to destroy evidence from crime investigations
Houston officials claim the move will free up officers, and they blame part of the problem on drug-addicted rats.
Magnolia residents say murky water has haunted them for years
Residents in the Lakes of Magnolia neighborhood said their water has been discolored for years, and now their water bills are doubling.
Murder suspect Giovanni Ornelas' girlfriend arrested, accused of helping him evade Houston police
Two people are in jail in connection with the murder of Albert Castillo Jr., and a third for allegedly helping one of those suspects go on the run and evade police.
'J City?' District rebrands in effort to bring resources to community members faster
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who represents District J, claims the district is the size of a city, has it's own unique issues and concerns. He's now calling his district "J City."
ABC13 tracks down Houston ties to the New Orleans terror attack perpetrator
Places that seem unassuming can shockingly be tied to the most unimaginable events. ABC13 is tracking what ties terror attack suspect Shamsud-Dim Jabbar has to Houston after the deadly rampage in New Orleans.