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. Osama bin Laden's killing, Hurricane Katrina, Pope John Paul II's passing 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.
Jessica has been honored for her work. The Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association has recognized her for her reporting. She has also been awarded a regional Emmy for a half hour program about a controversial museum exhibition from Germany. That same special won a national award -- a Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television.
Jessica came to Channel 13 from 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 half marathons.
Besides reporter, Jessica has other titles -- Wife and Mom. She and her husband, a native Houstonian, have three precious children. It's true what they say about the 3rd child -- they're easy. Her first two, a boy and a girl, have learned to share early on; they were born on the same day 2 years apart ... and, no, it wasn't on purpose!
Jessica's Stories
Mom, family members have emotional outburst as couple charged in twins' deaths appear in court
Court paperwork details numerous injuries of 5-week-old twins, which prosecutors say were committed by their parents before the babies were found dead in their apartment.
Unlicensed cosmetic clinician 'MrInjector1' back in jail less than 24 hours after posting bond
Dustin Moore had previously been arrested and charged with assault of a family member and violated his probation when he was accused of providing cosmetic procedures without a license.
'MrInjector1' client claims alleged unlicensed cosmetic clinician gave her 'a million side effects'
As the Pasadena man who marketed himself as a cosmetic practitioner bonded out of jail, a woman suing him claims a procedure forced her body to shut down.
'MrInjector1' arrested in Pasadena for allegedly doing illegal butt and Botox-like injections
Records show the state ordered the man to stop, but he didn't. Before the recent sting, in 2022, the suspect was among three sued for a botched procedure. Police said 10 women have come forward so far.
Another pizza delivery driver carjacked 4 days after similar River Oaks crime, HPD says
Police have yet to say whether the two robberies were connected, but officers were able to arrest one person after a short chase on Tuesday.
Innocent River Oaks neighbor 'horrified' his address used in alleged carjacking of delivery driver
"He didn't stand a chance," the neighbor told ABC13, referring to home surveillance video of the alleged trap on the 20-year-old victim.
Former Klein ISD teacher allegedly groomed runaway into prostitution ring, search warrant reveals
A 13-page search warrant reveals new details in the shocking case involving a now-former Klein ISD teacher accused of running a prostitution ring with her son.
Mom left her 6- and 8-year-old kids alone at their Memorial home to go on a cruise, records state
Court paperwork stated that neighbors sounded the alarm, leading deputies to find the children in an apartment unit with scattered leftover food and a urine smell.
Harris Co. Precinct 4 deputy constable off duty when he allegedly pulled gun after crash: Records
Records showed that Arturo Martinez has worked in the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office for six years. The 27-year-old was charged with two counts, but none for the alleged threat.
Charges filed against 82-year-old doctor whose clinic housed alleged unlicensed surgeon, records say
"The doctor knows better," an attorney of one of the plaintiffs suing in a civil case told ABC13.