Chip Waggoner: The New Voice of LH Varsity Football
Fox 4 traffic reporter Chip Waggoner was hopping all day yesterday, checking his maps and working his sources to keep the residents of North Texas safe. Vicious storms brought high water and vehicle crashes to our area, and neighbors from multiple counties were tuned in, as usual, to learn the smartest way home in the mayhem.
Waggoner will take on a new task this month as the new “Voice of Lake Highlands Varsity Football.” The legendary Bob Johnston held that title for 39 years until he died five months ago. Waggoner will begin his new role at the annual Red White Game Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
Lake Highlands Football announced the news on social media Thursday morning.
“Chip is an Emmy award winning anchor and reporter for Fox 4 & started in his role in 1996. He is a TCU grad and a Lake Highlands resident for over 20 years. Chip has served as the voice of LH basketball for over 10 years.
“Chip is married to a fourth generation Baylor Bear, and his hobbies include golf, baseball & grilling. He also likes singing and playing his guitar on occasion!”
Chip and his buddies on the Fox 4 morning show are unique — they see very little turnover, so if you turn into Good Day from 4 to 10 a.m. regularly, you probably feel that you already know Chip and his crew. Anchor Lauren Przybyl has been there 15 years, weatherman Evan Andrews has been around 25 years and anchor Brandon Todd replaced Tim Ryan after he retired. Ryan helped to create the Good Day show in 1996.
Lonnie Jordan recently returned to RISD to become athletic director for the district. He was formerly head coach of Wildcat football, then AD for Highland Park ISD, then AD for Plano ISD. Cory Campbell will kick off his third year as head coach for LHHS.
The Wildcat football season has now been set, so mark your calendar: Coppell Aug. 21 (scrimmage away), Forney Aug. 28 (home), North Garland Sept. 5 (away), Flower Mound Sept. 12 (away), Pearce Sept. 26 (away), Irving MacArthur Oct. 3 (home), Jesuit Oct. 10 (away), Berkner Oct. 17 (away), Irving Nimitz Oct. 24 (home), Richardson Oct. 31 (away) and Irving Nov. 6 (home). Go Cats.
