Bill Balleza is an American journalist and retired main news anchor for Kprc.
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Best Known For:The television program KPRC 2 News
Breakthrough:Appointed main weekday evening anchor at KPRC 2 News in Houston, anchoring local benchmarks across forty years in 1980
10 Quick Facts About Bill Balleza
- Full Name: Bill Balleza
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program KPRC 2 News
- Current Role: Retired main news anchor
- Place of Birth: United States
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Meredith
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Beats: Politics / Government and Investigations
Bill Balleza Age
Bill Balleza's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended San Antonio College, where he studied Journalism.
- San Antonio College
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Bill Balleza's career includes news and reporting roles with KPRC-TV Channel 2, a television station and KHOU-TV.
Organization: KPRC-TV Channel 2
Role: Main Evening News Anchor
Period: 1980–2020
Details: Houston, Texas · Anchored evening news segments for four decades, becoming one of Houston media's longest-serving anchors.
Organization: KHOU-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 1973–1980
Details: Houston, Texas
Organization: United States Marine Corps
Role: Marine Scout Sniper
Details: Vietnam · Served a tour of duty during the Vietnam War prior to pursuing his media track.
Rise to Fame
Bill Balleza rose to prominence for his role on the television show KPRC 2 News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: KPRC 2 News (Main Evening Anchor, 1980-2020) — Flagship daily news broadcast format serving the Houston metropolitan sector
Notable Coverage
- Murrah Federal Building Bombing Aftermath - KPRC 2 - 1995 - Reported on-scene details and localized developments tracking the Oklahoma City terrorist tragedy
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Journalistic broadcasting excellence
Bill Balleza Family & Relationships
Bill Balleza is married to Meredith.
Lesser Known Facts
- Bill Balleza is an avid, skilled woodworker who crafts custom furniture during his leisure periods.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Balleza
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Meredith
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
