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
Robbers seen running up victim's credit card at Galleria Mall, HPD alleges
The group wasted little time to cash in on the spoils of their alleged crime, which police say was committed using a Taser.
Harris Co. sheriff vows no 'leniency' for jailer accused of drug smuggling
An investigation revealed the detention officer was potentially selling drugs to people in jail, and it's believed he also delivered other illegal narcotics, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Houston club valet launched 90 feet in hit-and-run calls driver 'pure evilness'
The 23-year-old, seen on video being launched in the air, is calling the person who caused the near-death ordeal "pure evilness." Police believe the suspect was angry about his truck being broken into.
Valet hit by angry driver claiming someone broke into his truck in Houston's southside, police say
Witnesses reported the driver being upset and accusing the valet of knowing who allegedly broke into his pickup truck. Video seen only on ABC13 captured what happened next.
26-year-old lives after road rage suspect's bullet enters and exits his neck
This Thanksgiving, a 26-year-old man is counting his blessings following a road rage shooting on the Katy Freeway that nearly took his life. He told only ABC13 that he didn't think he did anything to incite the violence.
Harris Co. inmate died after snorting powder acquired for noodles, coffee, records allege
The Harris County District Attorney's Office said they're prosecuting its first-ever fentanyl murder by delivery case in the wake of recent inmate deaths.
Will taxpayers foot the bill for $124,000 worth of books on Mayor Sylvester Turner's life?
Houston First Corporation is a public entity promoting the city's tourism, but they are deciding what to do with an invoice payable to the mayor's office. ABC13 follows the money.
27-year-old correctional officer dies while restraining inmate in Houston County, Texas, TDCJ says
While not much more is known about what took place, the top corrections official in Texas said the 27-year-old was a "hero" who "protected his fellow officers and the public." Still, his family is demanding answers.
3 Yates HS students stabbed during off-campus fight with another person, HISD says
With the students hospitalized with "significant injuries," police said they are searching for the suspect in order to "get his side of the story."
What's 'synthetic identity' fraud? Houston police putting auto dealers on notice over rising crime
Houston police are warning auto dealerships about a special kind of fraud after they say a woman was caught using a "synthetic identity" to try to buy a car.