Frank Billingsley will join Houston Public Media as an executive producer after stepping down as KPRC 2's chief meteorologist in June 2024.
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"Frank Billingsley’s reputation as a Houston legend precedes him," said Houston Public Media Station Manager, Josh Adams in a release. "His experience and connection to our community align perfectly with Houston Public Media’s mission to inform and inspire. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team and look forward to the impact his presence will have."
In his new role, Billingsley will play a central part in the launch of a multi-platform talk show, Hello, Houston!, premiering in early 2025.
The daily program, airing on News 88.7 KUHF radio, podcast, and social media, will feature Billingsley alongside award-winning broadcaster Ernie Manouse and producer Celeste Schurman (no time was provided by HPM as to when the show will air). Former 97.9 The Box KBXX Madd Hatta Morning Show producer James Kovacik, AKA Jim Beazy, will also produce the show.
Together, the station says the new public radio team will spotlight vibrant stories, inspiring profiles, and thought-provoking discussions that celebrate Houston's diversity and culture.
"Of course, I'll still get to talk about the weather, but Celeste, Ernie and I will have fun and fascinating discussions about politics, arts, concerts, restaurants, clubs, people: everything that makes this city so great," Billingsley added. "We have a great team behind us and I'm really looking forward to the challenge!"
"Frank’s depth of experience and his dedication to storytelling will bring a fresh perspective to our content," said Laurie Ramirez, Executive Director of Content Operations for Houston Public Media. "His work in the field has been exemplary, and we are confident he will elevate our programming to new heights."
Houston’s longest-serving TV meteorologist, Billingsley, had a 42-year career, including nearly three decades with Channel 2. KPRC morning meteorologist Anthony Yanez has since stepped into the role of chief meteorologist.
Billingsley has earned multiple honors from the Associated Press, Houston Press Club, Houston Press Newspaper, and Dallas Press Club. He was also named a “Houston Treasure” in 2018 and a “Houston Legend” by Houston City Book in 2021. The Houston Chronicle named Billingsley the “Ultimate Weatherman.”
Beyond television, Billingsley wrote "Swabbed & Found," chronicling his journey to find his biological family.
