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Kara Willis
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Reporter, KIAH-TV (Houston, TX)
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Biography
Kara Willis is a reporter at 12News in Beaumont, Tx, specializing in general assignment reporting. She joined 12News in late September 2020. Willis is from Houston and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater arts with a minor in radio/TV as well as a master's degree in mass communication From Stephen F. Austin University. Willis, who celebrates a birthday on Christmas Day, is a proud "dog-mom" of two, Mocha & Scotty. She love her job because she gets to tell real stories that matter about real people in the Southeast Texas community. She loves visiting new coffee shops, going to brunch, traveling, taking her dogs to dog parks, acting and dancing in plays, doing yoga and cooking in her free time. If you've got a story idea or want to say hello you can email her at KWillis@12NewsNow.com. Find her on social media as @KaraWillisTV on Facebook and Twitter.
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By Kara Willis Verified| KIAH-TV (Houston, TX) Verified HOUSTON (KIAH)–After a projected loss of about $14.2 million dollars, the Houston Food Bank is making adjustments to help accommodate those families in need of food. These cuts come after major federal funding cuts that are affecting food banks across the country. President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, Brian Greene says the cuts will make food distribution challenging, but they’re making necessary adjustments to serve our neighbors in need.
By Kara Willis Verified| KIAH-TV (Houston, TX) Verified HOUSTON (KIAH)–April is Animal Cruelty Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time when police and animal welfare supporters work together to put a stop to animal abuse. Here in the outskirts of Houston, they call one side of town, the ‘Corridor of Cruelty.’ One dog rescuer, JaNell Mitchell, found a dog trapped under a couch. The dog now known as Jericho is what his rescuer and his now foster would call a miracle. When he was discovered, he was covered in flies, emaciated and trapped.
By Kara Willis Verified| KIAH-TV (Houston, TX) Verified HOUSTON (KIAH)–After a projected loss of about $14.2 million dollars, the Houston Food Bank is making adjustments to help accommodate those families in need of food. These cuts come after major federal funding cuts that are affecting food banks across the country. President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, Brian Greene says the cuts will make food distribution challenging, but they’re making necessary adjustments to serve our neighbors in need.
Company Info
KIAH-TV (Houston, TX)
Houston, Texas, United States
+1 713-781-3939