Bill Balleza is an American journalist known for working as an evening news anchor and reporter at KPRC-TV.
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Breakthrough:Became a principal evening news anchor at KPRC-TV after replacing Ron Stone in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Bill Balleza
- Full Name: Bill Balleza
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Education
He attended San Antonio College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Broadcasting.
- San Antonio College
- Qualification: Associate's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
Career & Work
Bill Balleza's career includes news and reporting roles with KPRC-TV, a television station and KHOU-TV.
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Evening news anchor and reporter
Period: 1980–2020
Details: Houston, Texas · Joined in August 1980; became a principal news anchor in 1990 and retired in January 2020.
Organization: KHOU-TV
Role: Reporter and anchor
Period: 1973–1980
Details: Houston, Texas
Organization: KRON-TV
Role: Television news reporter
Period: 1971–1973
Details: San Francisco, California
Organization: United States Marine Corps
Role: Scout sniper, Vietnam War veteran
Details: Served in Vietnam before entering television journalism.
Rise to Fame
Bill Balleza gained recognition through West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.
Notable Coverage
- West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion - KPRC-TV - 2013 - Emmy-recognized reporting on the disaster
- Death of Pope John Paul II - KPRC-TV - 2005 - Reported from the Vatican
- Election of Pope Francis - KPRC-TV - 2013
- Oklahoma City bombing - KPRC-TV - 1995
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Reporting on the West, Texas fertilizer explosion
Lesser Known Facts
- Served as a United States Marine scout sniper in Vietnam before beginning his television career.
- An accomplished woodworker who makes furniture, cigar boxes and keepsake boxes.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Balleza
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
