Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
With blonde hair & a smile as bright as her personality, Chita Craft can be seen every day on KHOU 11 show “News This Morning,” where she reports as a full-time meteorologist for the Houston-based news station. She’s on the air from 4:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Monday through Friday.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Born in Alta Loma, California, Chita Craft, known then as Chita Johnson, left the state to attend Arizona State University & later, the Mississippi State University.
- After achieving a B.S. from Mississippi State, Craft went back to California and began her media career in Redding, California, at KRCR.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- After settling in Houston, Craft met the man of her dreams: Lane Craft. The landsman and longhorn rancher courted her for three weeks over the phone before finally working up the courage to ask her out.
- Their love story became a Houston sensation, prompting multiple interviews and recounts of the night Lane fell in love with her: both agree it was at a Rocket’s game. A few dates later, they were inseparable.
- Craft married Lane in 2016 & had their first child, Les William Craft, in March 2017.
- While most news personalities decide against changing their name or, in some cases, aren’t even allowed to, Craft’s superiors encouraged her name change and even created a news segment on it.
- Craft’s parents and older brother, who still reside in Alta Loma, California, were ecstatic about their first grandchild, who inherited the family name “William” from a tradition that has spanned over four generations.
- Also excited, Craft’s miniature schnauzer Doppler—the only dog Craft has ever owned—welcomed her new little brother with open arms (and lots of licks).
- If Craft had a daughter, she planned to pass on the “Chita” name, as the name has been passed down for five generations. This plan became a reality, as she had a second child, a baby girl born in December 2019.
- Adamant about staying in Houston, Craft plans on growing her family as she continues her meteorologist career.
TV Career : Job, Salary and Net Worth
- Craft began her work at KRCR in 2007, where she earned the award “Best Media Personality” for two years in a row.
- Four years later, in 2011, she left California moved to Texas. There, she took on her current role as KHOU’s morning meteorologist.
- She decided to become a meteorologist because of her belief that weather affects everyone, often in relatable ways.
- Her likable personality and extensive reports earned her a large social media following, where she often interacts with fans and KHOU viewers.
- As per Salary(dot)com, the average median salary of a Houston Meteorologist is $102,549 per year. The salary range is $45,000 to $150,000 annually. ZipRecruiter gives the average salary for this profile as 91,262/year. Drawing from this data, we get a rough estimate of Chita Craft’s salary.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Aside from her family, Craft also has a deep love of sports and traveling.
- She can often be found out on the green playing golf or swinging her tennis racket on the court and loves to watch basketball.
- As a child, she even performed on dance teams in addition to playing competitive tennis.
- Chasing that adrenaline rush, Craft has skydived over the Swiss Alps, and frequently rafts and rock climbs in places like Hume Lake and Ocoee River.
- Craft also enjoys quiet family trips and will vacation with her family as often as possible.
- Chita’s husband is younger than her and turned 30 in January 2018. Her parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in September 2017!
- Is Chita Craft Pregnant : No, she delivered her first baby in 2017, and second one in 2019.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Chita Craft Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- How tall is Chita Craft Height : 5′6″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Chita Craft Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : 2
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Chita Craft Nationality : American
Where is Chita Craft? I am missing her weather forecasts.