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Dad of twins, husband, reporter at Fox 29 Philadelphia. Temple Made. Delco native. The Storyteller-“His job was to shed light, not to master” -Robert Hunter
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The Kilgore Rangerette Museum Honors America’s First Drill Team

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By Chris O'Connell Verified
| Texas Highways Verified
Long before the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders were synonymous with NFL performances, another Texas team cemented dance as a halftime tradition. Started in 1940, the Kilgore College Rangerettes introduced football fans to the art of precision dance as the nation’s first drill team. For more than 80 years, the Kilgore Rangerettes’ high-flying kicks and precise choreography have been the blueprint for halftime shows across the state.
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Millions of Hummingbirds Are About to Arrive in Texas

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By Chris O'Connell Verified
| Texas Highways Verified
Every fall, millions of hummingbirds travel south, with many flocks funneling through Texas and hugging the resource-rich coast en route to warmer climes. For birders, this makes for a bonanza of sighting opportunities. For the bird nerds who have escalated their passion from a hobby to something resembling a lifestyle, it means banding as many birds as they can before the flocks peter out. 299 Highway 332 West, Lake Jackson.
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Philadelphia schools use locked pouches to curb phone distractions

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By Chris O'Connell Verified
| WTXF-TV (Philadelphia, PA) Verified
Published August 19, 2026 5:20 PM EDT Philly schools lock phones to cut class distractions Some Philadelphia schools are planning to use locked pouches or collection systems to keep students off their phones during class, reducing distractions. PHILADELPHIA -  As students prepare for a new school year, some Philadelphia schools are already rolling out strict policies that keep smartphones out of the classroom, even while state lawmakers debate a broader ban.
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