Chip Waggoner Biography
Chip Waggoner is an American Television personality working as a traffic reporter for FOX 4 News in Dallas. Prior to his current role, Chip flew in a helicopter covering breaking stories for 12 years.
Chip Waggoner Age
How old is Chip Waggoner? Chip is around 40 years old as of 2023. However, his birthday is unknown.
Chip Waggoner Height
He is 5 feet 7 inches tall (Approximately 1.7m or 170cm).
Chip Waggoner Nationality
He is American by nationality.
Chip Waggoner Education
Waggoner once envisioned himself as a great teacher in the making. Pursuing an education major in his first semester at TCU, Waggoner wasn’t hooked on journalism until he took a radio/TV/film class, he said.
“I’ve never had a problem with being in front of crowds. I was in plays and musicals growing up,” Waggoner said. “So I just decided: You know what? I’m going to change majors and see what happens.”
He holds a major in radio/TV/film and a minor in journalism from Texas Christian University.
Chip Waggoner Parents
Waggoner grew up in the DFW area. However, there is no information about his mother and father. He hasn’t also shared with the public whether he has siblings or not.
Chip Waggoner Fox 4 News Wife
Is Chip Waggoner married? Yes, Chip has been married to his wife, Wendy Waggoner, a 4th generation Baylor Bear. The couple has two children, a daughter named Kate Waggoner and a son named Benjamin Waggoner. Their firstborn, Benjamin Waggoner was born with a rare form of spina bifida. His spinal column is tethered, causing him limited sensation in his lower body. Before Benjamin was born, Chip’s wife Wendy learned the baby boy she was carrying wasn’t developing as planned. Some people suggested she terminate the pregnancy.
“I remember thinking for 1/10th of one second, yes this is what we should do. And it’s like, wait a minute. Who’s in control here? God’s in control. God said he’s going to strengthen us and help us, uphold us with His righteous right hand. He’s going to take something, in control of everything. And if he’s in control of everything, he’s got a plan. And I have to trust that plan,” Chip said.
Even with all the worry, Benjamin’s birth was a beautiful moment. “We did get to have a brief moment with him, hold him as best we could given the circumstances,” Chip said.
Benjamin was then immediately brought into surgery, the first of about 20 that he’s had in his lifetime. In 2018, Benjamin achieved Scouting’s highest rank. His journey to Eagle Scout took a ton of work. But this Scout overcame challenges in much the same way any volunteer or Scout faces roadblocks: with the support of the Scouting community. He explained how important it was to have the support of volunteers and his fellow Scouts.
“To me, Scouting is all about that — just helping people be successful,” he said. He also said he’s waited for years to be named an Eagle Scout.
“I’ve been through a lot in my life. I think few would expect to see something like this in existence… a kid in a wheelchair an Eagle Scout,” he said.
In 2019, Benjamin graduated from high school. He also graduated from Baylor in May 2023 with a marketing and digital media degree. Benjamin got a summer internship in the Rangers’ Ballpark Entertainment Department.
Chip Waggoner Fox 4 News
Who is Chip Waggoner? Waggoner is the Fox4 anchor who keeps people in the know when it comes to the latest traffic hot spots on the roads. His goal is simple and it entails keeping people who are driving to work ahead of the game in their race! On any given day, his search will lead him to stalled cars, construction zones, accidents, and other obstacles that could hinder others’ daily drive to and from work and school.
Waggoner’s hobbies include (in no particular order) baseball, golf, softball, grilling, traveling, and playing his guitar.
Chip Waggoner Illness
May 2023 seemed like a good month for Chip after his son Benjamin Waggoner graduated from Baylor. However, Chip fell ill and was taken to the hospital. He also took a break from work and recently gave an update saying: “Thanks to everyone who has reached out, wondering how things are going for me the last couple of days. I am much better and hope to be back on GoodDay next week! Big thanks to Todd and newcomer Jason for filling in.”
Chip Waggoner Salary
He receives an average annual salary of $80,760 as of 2023.
Chip Waggoner Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $5 million as of 2023.
