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 [email protected]. She looks forward to telling your stories!
Lileana's Stories
Task Force reports finding cache of catalytic converters, auto shop owner claims they're not stolen
The sheriff's office said the number of catalytic converters found and their placement were suspicious, adding that they weren't in compliance. However, the owner told ABC13 he is collecting receipts to clear up the investigation.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bail reform bills in Houston as THC ban's future remains in limbo
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Houston to sign a bail reform package into law Tuesday afternoon, but it's not the only thing resting on the governor's pen at the moment.
TEA announces extension of Houston ISD takeover following 'comprehensive evaluation'
The Texas Education Agency has extended its takeover of the Houston ISD school system. Here are the changes they want to see.
Action 13: Complex offers to break woman's lease after bats in her apartment: 'I was terrified'
The woman says the bats started when she was woken in the middle of the night to sounds in her home, thinking it was an intruder. What the complex offered after ABC13 stepped in.
Liberty family seeking answers two months after daughter used a police gun and died by suicide
Liberty police were doing a mental health check on a woman when things took a turn. Now, two months later, her family said they've heard nothing from investigators and worry her death has been forgotten.
Houstonians cite utility costs as main reason for cost-of-living woes: 'A little scary'
While many think of rent prices, mortgage, and interest rates for home affordability, a new study shows Houstonians are pinpointing utility prices as an increasing worry.
Woodbranch neighbors frustrated over city's response to flooding
Neighbors in a small city near Humble say leaders aren't addressing a major flooding issue, leaving them feeling compelled to turn to ABC13 for the help they desperately need.
'Didn't get to say goodbye': Mother pleads for help after her baby was killed in hit-and-run
The mother said that after she drove her child to the hospital, authorities, suspicious of her involvement, put her in handcuffs. "I didn't even get to say goodbye to my baby," Allana Gray said.
Hit-and-run suspect at large after 2-year-old killed in southwest Houston, HPD says
The apartment where 2-year-old Egypt was fatally injured was quiet on Thursday, but the night before had a flurry of activity, with reports of several men walking around with guns.
Galena Park 9th grader approached by armed suspect while walking home, school officials say
Galena Park ISD officials said the North Shore 9th grader was walking home when a driver in a black Dodge Charger took out a gun and demanded the student's wallet.