Jessica Willey Biography
Jessica Willey is a renowned American Emmy Award-winning Journalist working as a news reporter at KTRK ABC13 in Houston, TX. She joined the station in 2000 after previously working as a news reporter at FOX25/KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City. Her first on-air role was at KTEN in Denison, Texas, where she also served as a news reporter.
Education | Career
Willey attended Boston University, where she pursued her degree in journalism. While studying at Boston University, Willey spent a semester abroad in England. During that time, she was part of BU’s Varsity Crew Team and also pursued her passion for distance running. She competed in several marathons and half marathons, ultimately qualifying for the Boston Marathon twice and completing it both times.
Willey serves as the reporter at ABC13 Eyewitness News (Houston, Texas). She has been with the Eyewitness News Team since 2000 and is glad to be with the best station in Houston, marking 2026 as over two decades in the Houston Area. Prior to joining ABC13, Willey served as a news reporter at FOX25/KOKH-TV in Oklahoma City, with her first on-air role being at KTEN in Denison, Texas.
Over her 20+ years of broadcast experience, Willey has covered it all, from major breaking news to stories affecting the local community. Among her notable coverages are World Series wins, Pope John Paul II’s death, the War in Iraq, Osama bin Laden’s killing, major hurricanes and tropical storms that have hit Texas and Louisiana, e.g., Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, she has reported from various countries, including Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Iraq, and Germany, and was the first local reporter to go “live” from Boston hours after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings.
Awards | Recognition
Willey’s career has been marked by significant recognition from both regional and national organizations. She has earned several regional Emmy Awards, honoring her excellence in producing documentaries and delivering impactful daily reports. Her work has also been celebrated by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association, which acknowledged her strong and consistent reporting across major stories. On a national level, Willey received the prestigious Gracie Award from the American Women in Radio and Television. This award was given for her coverage of a controversial museum exhibition from Germany
Parents | Family
Willey was raised by a single mother, Jeanne Marie, born on November 2, 1948, and died on November 2, 2024, at the age of 76 years old. After her mother’s death, Willey posted a photo of her mom on her Instagram account, where she captioned, “My heart is broken. This week, I lost my amazing, strong, loving, and beautiful mother. No one can prepare for such grief, but this was unexpected. We were very close. I am so sad.” Willey has two brothers and three stepsiblings (identity not disclosed).
Jessica Willey Age
Willey is 52 years old as of 2026. She was born on August 7, 1973, in the United States. She always celebrates her birthday on August 7 every year.
Husband | Kids
Willey is married to her loving partner, Ross Bartley. The couple tied the knot on September 27, 2003, and they celebrated their 19th anniversary on September 27, 2022. Willey posted a photo of their wedding day on her Instagram account and captioned, “19 years and 3 kids later. Happy anniversary!
Together, they are proud parents to their three children: a son called Charlie Bartley, 18 years old as of 2025, and two daughters, Bryn Bartley, 16 years old as of 2025, and Bobbie Bartley, born on September 30, 2013. On Bobbie’s 12th birthday, Willey posted a photo of her daughter on her Instagram account, where she captioned, “Happy birthday to my Bobbie! She brings me much joy ❤️🎁🎉🎂.” Charlie and Bryn were both born on the same date, May 18.
Jessica Willey Salary
Willey’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Willey has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Willey is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 4.1k followers on Instagram @jessicaabc13, over 34k followers on Facebook @ABC13-Jessica Willey, and 12.7k followers on Twitter @ImJessicaWilley.
Jessica Willey Height
Willey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Quick Facts About Jessica Willey
- Age: Jessica is 52 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Jessica is married to her loving partner, Ross Bartley.
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Jessica receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: She is American
- Height: Jessica stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.