Frank Billingsley, Houston's familiar face in weather reporting and current executive producer and co-host of Houston Public Media's Hello Houston, is selling his custom-built Houston home for $1.5 million. Located at 38 Hackberry Lane, the four-bedroom abode includes a half bath boasting hardwood floors, a noteworthy wrought-iron staircase, and an outdoor area equipped with a pool and hot tub ideal for Texas entertaining, as reported by CultureMap.
After retiring in 2024 from a 42-year meteorology career with notable coverage of weather extremes, Billingsley is shifting his housing needs. He and his husband, Kevin Gilliard, seek an easier “high-rise lock-and-leave” lifestyle. As indicated in a statement to the Houston Chronicle, their house served as the backdrop for many of their July 4 and Christmas Eve gatherings, and they expressed hope that the next family will foster joyful memories as they have.
The property, represented by Corey Lipscomb of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, spans 3,356 square feet of living space on an 8,300-square-foot lot, as noted by the Houston Chronicle. Within the artfully designed home, the main attractions include a primary suite with its personal fireplace, a double sink vanity bathroom with a glass shower and soaking tub, as well as a spacious walk-in closet.
Alongside its interior luxury, the home's placement in Houston's landscape cannot go unnoticed, not far from Highland Village, Central Market, and the Galleria, it offers a favorable closeness to urban amenities; yet it remains a private haven – an oasis amidst the city bustle, as mentioned by CultureMap.
