Jessica Willey
Since joining the Eyewitness News Team in 2000, she has reported from Iraq, Kuwait, Germany, Mexico and Italy, as well as from across the country on some of the biggest stories in the world. World Series wins, Osama bin Laden's killing, Hurricane Katrina, Pope John Paul II's death and the War in Iraq have been some of the most memorable. In 2013, Jessica was the first local reporter "live" from Boston hours after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings. Additionally, she has had a front row seat to all the major hurricanes and tropical storms that have hit Texas and Louisiana in her more than two decades with ABC13.
Jessica has been honored for her work. She has won several regional Emmy awards for her work on documentaries and daily reports. The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association has recognized her for her reporting and the American Women in Radio and Television awarded her a national Gracie Award for a program about a controversial museum exhibition from Germany.
Jessica came to ABC13 from FOX25/KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. She started her career in Denison, Texas. Jessica graduated from Boston University. During college, she spent a semester abroad in England and was a member of BU's Varsity Crew Team. Now she challenges herself by running marathons and half marathons. She has qualified for and finished the Boston Marathon twice!
Over the years, Jessica has held board positions for several charitable organizations. She and her husband, a native Houstonian, have three children and two dogs who keep them very busy outside of work and other commitments.
Jessica's Stories
Brother charged in connection to shooting death of 16-year-old near Tomball, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said that the victim's 17-year-old brother stated he thought the pistol was unloaded when he pointed it and intentionally pulled the trigger.
'It was a family': Widow of fallen HPD officer remembers deputy constable killed on Katy Freeway
The death of Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable Katherine Hutson is taking a toll on the widow of a fallen HPD officer.
TABC agent fired over alleged prostitution during 'historic' sex trafficking bust, records show
The TABC Chairman said over 200 people were involved, but one person was not mentioned-an agent accused of misconduct, according to records.
Fired special education aide charged with assaulting Woodridge Forest MS student with autism
The 24-year-old man faces two counts of injury to a child, according to online Montgomery County records. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Houston defense attorney and 2 others charged in jail drug smuggling operation
Investigators said the attorney got the drug-laced papers into the jail via his client, who recently pleaded guilty to murder.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 5 women inside their apartments, HPD says
According to police, the suspect has targeted five female residents at four apartment complexes in the greater Inwood area since Aug.14.
Burglars allegedly steal $50,000 worth of designer bags again from small business
For a second time in a year, burglars broke into a resale shop in Old Town Spring and stole $50,000 worth of designer handbags.
New Caney ISD paraprofessional fired, accused of assaulting non-verbal student, district says
The teen's parent told ABC13 that her son came home twice in October with bruises on his chest. She said a district police officer looked at security video and saw the assault.
METRO police chief responds to videos showing violent incidents along rail line
A METRO insider shared the videos with ABC13, claiming they expose problems within the department, but Chief Vera Bumpers says it shows officers doing their jobs.
Only on 13: Police, feds bust southwest Houston business for fake airbags
Investigators say the business, Chavez Safety Airbags, was making fake airbags and re-using the parts of old ones, putting lives at risk.