Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by Author
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Katie Jackson Biography
Katie Jackson is an American working in the field of journalism as a weekday morning news anchor for Good Day Austin from 5 to 10 a.m. on KTBC FOX 7 Austin. She came to Austin in July 2024, after working as a morning news anchor in Denver, Colorado, for 3 years.
Katie Jackson Height
Jackson stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Katie Jackson Age
Jackson is 32 years old. She was born Katie Orth on January 10, 1994, in Austin, Texas, United States. Jackson annually celebrates her birthday on January 10th. On January 10, 2024, KWGN wished her a happy birthday via a Facebook post captioned “We need helping picking Katie’s 30th Birthday Card 😂😂🎂🥳👍🍰.”
Personal Life
Katie Jackson Relatives and Family
Jackson was born to Diane and Scott in Austin. Her family relocated to Sugar Land when she was young. During her childhood, she visited relatives in Austin, went boating on the lake, hiked, and enjoyed local restaurants. She was raised alongside her older brother, sister, and younger brother.
Diane celebrates her birthday on March 10th, as revealed by her Facebook post on March 10, 2019, captioned “Getting to spend your birthday with you > I love you, mom! You are the best woman I know.”
Scotts is an orthopedic surgeon in the Sugar Land office of Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP. He has 30 years of experience and specializes in total knee joint replacements, intervertebral disc degeneration, lateral epicondylitis, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff syndrome, and allied disorders. He is certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Further, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and an MD from Texas A&M College of Medicine. He did his orthopedic surgery residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Katie Jackson Spouse and Children
Jackson tied the knot with Coleman Jackson, her childhood love, in May 2025 in Italy. On May 12, 2025, she shared their wedding photo on her Facebook account, captioning, “Just married 🥰.” He popped the big question in 2021.
After having a long-distance relationship, the duo is enjoying life together in Austin! Also, they enjoy walking Lady Bird Lake and eating Tex-Mex. Her hobbies include reading a good mystery book, taking a workout class, soaking in a thunderstorm, and drinking iced tea.
Katie Jackson Education
Jackson received her high school diploma before enrolling at Texas A&M University in 2012. In 2016, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. While in college, she served KAGS-HD as a sports reporter and multimedia journalist.
Professional Life
Katie Jackson Career
Jackson works as a weekday morning news anchor for Good Day Austin from 5 to 10 a.m. on KTBC FOX 7 Austin. The hill country stole her heart, and she has been determined to live here since her childhood. She advises aspiring journalists to maintain a lighthearted attitude toward themselves, while remaining deeply committed to the quality of their work.
Before joining KTBC, she worked as a morning news anchor in Denver, Colorado, for 3 years. Also, she was an evening news anchor at Big 2 News KMID in Midland, Texas. She was a sports multimedia journalist for TEGNA in San Angelo, Texas. Her favorite quote is, “Worrying is like worshipping the problem. Give your energy to positivity, and good things will happen!”
Katie Jackson Net Worth
Jackson has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Katie Jackson Salary
Jackson receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a weekday morning news anchor for KTBC FOX 7 Austin.
Katie Jackson Social Media
Jackson has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 5K on Facebook, a following of over 19K on Instagram, and a following of over 2.7K on X.
