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
Houston family's long wait for stolen truck recovery highlights challenges in HPD's recovery rates
One family's truck, stolen during a quick trip to a Houston Kroger, was recovered months later in Wisconsin. HPD said theft prevention is the best place to start, especially during holiday shopping.
Lantrip Elementary School principal latest in ongoing HISD leadership changes
Lantrip Elementary School is the most recent school to undergo the change. Parents said they don't expect the TEA to end the takeover, but they are questioning whether it's time to find a new leader.
22-year-old nephew confesses to killing uncle because he felt 'unloved,' court documents reveal
A 22-year-old man with no criminal history is accused of killing the man who raised him for six years because he didn't feel loved by him, court documents revealed.
Deer Park residents voice frustration in response to bad smells: 'This is affecting a lot of people'
One Deer Park resident says after years of making calls to report unusual and noxious smells, no results have ever come from it.
Armored car bids to property sales, HISD decision making remains under microscope
HISD remains under a microscope as its latest decisions on how to run and fund the district are being scrutinized. The issues are unsettling the community, which wants the district to be transparent.
Federal reserve cuts key interest rate while Houston homebuyers waiting for another cut
The federal reserve plans to cut more over the next year. As people keep their fingers crossed for better financing in the future, some are holding back.
Sudden leadership changes at HISD schools leave some parents concerned
Teacher turnover and continuous leadership changes have been the norm since the state takeover of the district. "I can't think of a good reason for it," one parent told ABC13.
Where will school districts get money with fewer bond propositions passing?
"We're going to keep trying to get more grants. We're going to try and get the legislature to put more money into safety and security," HISD Superintendent Mike Miles said.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on failure to pass $4.4B bond: 'We did not put kids first'
Prop A would have provided nearly $4 billion for school renovations, and Prop B would have provided $400 million for technology. About 60% of voters voted no on both.
Less than half of registered Harris Co. voters cast their ballots as early voting comes to a close
Over the weekend, the Harris County Clerk's Office will be preparing over 700 voting locations across Harris County for Election Day on Tuesday.