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
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.
All members of Waltrip HS Band accounted for and safe after NOLA attack, HISD confirms
The group of students, parents, and staff traveled to New Orleans to perform at the Sugar Bowl. At one point, the trip was canceled by HISD due to safety concerns.
Couple dead after being pulled from burning NE Houston home when found unconscious, HPD says
Hours after the fire, the Houston Police Department said the man and woman did not survive.
Houston acupuncturist accused of a second-degree sexual assault felony, records show
County records show that the owner of Shi's Acupuncture, who was accused of a second-degree sexual assault felony, was charged on Aug. 8.
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.