Lisa Hernandez Biography
Lisa Hernandez is an accomplished American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as a weekday news anchor, leading the Noon, 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. newscasts at KPRC-TV in Houston, Texas. Since joining the station in June 2020, following her tenure at KHOU 11 in Houston, TX, as a news anchor from 2011 to 2020, Hernandez has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Lisa Hernandez?
Hernandez was born in the United States, though she has not made her exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of her birth, and her age, remain undisclosed. However, judging from her appearance, Hernandez is likely to be in her 40s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Hernandez attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, graduating in 2001. At KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas, Hernandez serves as a weekday news anchor, leading the Noon, 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. newscasts, covering a wide range of stories, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare issues and community-focused reporting. She joined KPRC in June 2020, co-anchoring initially with Owen Conflenti on the morning show before transitioning to midday and afternoon slots in November 2022.
Prior to joining KPRC, Hernandez worked at KHOU 11 in Houston, TX, as a news anchor from 2011 to 2020, anchoring the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. She left KHOU in 2020 while on maternity leave and accepted the KPRC offer. Before that, she was a weekend morning anchor and weekday reporter at KABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News in Glendale, CA (2004 to 2011). Other stations she has worked for are News 14 in Carolina, Charlotte, NC (2003 to 2004), and KESQ in Palm Desert, CA (2002–2003), where she launched her career, initially working as a morning show producer.
At KPRC-TV, Hernandez works alongside;
- Nick Mantas
- Anthony Yanez
- Daniella Guzman
- Justin Stapleton
- Randy McIlvoy
- Andy Cerota
- Caroline Brown
- Sofia Ojeda
- Keith Garvin
Lisa Hernandez Partner | Kids
Hernandez is married to her husband, Joel Blank, who works as a radio announcer and broadcast coordinator for the Houston Rockets. Together, they are proud parents to their two daughters, Taylor, born in August 2015, and Madison, born on October 30, 2019, weighing 7 lb 9 oz.
Lisa Hernandez’s Parents and Siblings
Hernandez was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Lisa Hernandez’s Salary
Hernandez earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Lisa Hernandez’s Height
Hernandez is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Lisa Hernandez Net Worth
Hernandez’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Hernandez is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @kprc2lisa, where she has more than 4.8k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @KPRC2 Lisa Hernandez, where she has over 18k followers, and on Twitter @KPRC2Lisa, where she has about 7.6k followers.