Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum

2023

Congratulations to Virginia Nickerson of Willis High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Willis' Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Ruthie Waller of Bryan Rudder High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Rudder's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Janice Williamson of Bryan High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Bryan's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Jennifer Driver of Celina High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Celina's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Shannon Richards of Kingwood Park High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Kingwood Park's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Daniel Romo of Amarillo High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Amarillo's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Scott Rupe of Anna High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Anna's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Erin Martin of Little Elm High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Little Elm's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Bill Dendle of San Angelo Lake View High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Lake View's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to John Nava of Midland High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Midland's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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Congratulations to Maria Lara of Lubbock High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Lubbock's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Congratulations to Jeff Hays of Royse City High School for winning the Community Connector of the Week Award!

CLICK HERE for Royse City's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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2022

2022 Community Connector School of the Year - A&M Consolidated Tigers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COLLEGE STATION, TX – Dave Campbell’s Texas Football is proud to announce the A&M Consolidated Tigers as the recipient of the Community Connection School of the Year Award presented by Optimum.

For the fourth consecutive year, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, have partnered together to spotlight 15 Texas high school football communities with the Community Connection School of the Week Award. As a part of the recognition, longtime A&M Consolidated Principal, Gwen Elder, was recognized for her service to the A&M Consolidated community on a special Zoom call and was honored with the Community Connector Award presented by Optimum. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Optimum also produced a commemorative digital custom magazine spotlighting the A&M Consolidated community.

“At Optimum, we put an emphasis on connectivity because we know how important it is to connect our customers to the people, entertainment and information they want,” said Curt Allison, Market Engagement Manager at Optimum. “Optimum is proud to work with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to provide this opportunity for communities to rally together, and we congratulate the A&M Consolidated Tigers on their award.”

For the past seven weeks, fans and passionate community members from all 15 towns cast over 300,000 votes on TexasFootball.com in an effort to help lift their school to the top. As a part of the recognition, A&M Consolidated High School will receive a $2,500 donation to support their school.

List of the 2022 Community Connection School of the Year Award Finalists:

A&M Consolidated Tigers
Amarillo Palo Duro Dons
Amarillo Caprock Longhorns
Abilene Eagles
Abilene Wylie Bulldogs
Big Spring Steers
College Station Cougars
Frenship Tigers
Humble Kingwood Mustangs
Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen
Nacogdoches Dragons
Tyler Lions
Tyler Legacy Red Raiders
Victoria East Titans
Victoria West Warriors

Previous winner of the Community Connection School of the Year Award:

2019 – A&M Consolidated Tigers
2020 – Weiss Wolves
2021 – Montgomery Bears

For more information on the Community Connector School Program and to learn more about A&M Consolidated’s recognition, visit www.texasfootball.com/Optimum.

About Dave Campbell’s Texas Football

For more than 62 years, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has been “the bible” to millions of football fans across the Lone Star State. The annual summer edition of the magazine remains a rite of passage for all Texans, previewing every football team in the state — from the rabid world of Texas high school football, through the college ranks, and into the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Over the course of six decades, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football remains the undisputed leader in Texas high school football, Texas college football and more.

TexasFootball.com is the online home of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, covering high school football, college football and recruiting across the Lone Star State. From thought-provoking commentary to videos, podcasts and daily live show, nobody covers football in Texas like TexasFootball.com.

About Optimum

Optimum is a brand of Altice USA, one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, and mobile services to nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states. The company operates a4, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and advertising clients. Altice USA also offers hyper-local, national, international, and business news through its News 12, Cheddar News and i24NEWS networks.

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The Dave Campbell's Texas Football Community Connector School program presented by Optimum celebrates influential figures who stay connected in their community year-round.

15 schools will be spotlighted and a Community Connector Award recipient from each school will be celebrated for their hard work and support to their local community.

Thanks to the support of Optimum, each recipient will receive a commemorative football and a $1,000 donation will be made to the program in their name. At the end of the season, all 15 communities will rally the vote on TexasFootball.com to help name their school the Community Connection School of the Year and recipient of the $2,500 grand prize.

Congratulations to all of our spotlighted schools and Community Connector Award recipients!

2022 Community Connector Schools

A&M Consolidated

CLICK HERE for A&M Consolidated's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Amarillo Palo Duro

CLICK HERE for Palo Duro's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Amarillo Caprock

CLICK HERE for Caprock's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Abilene

CLICK HERE for Abilene's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Abilene Wylie

CLICK HERE for Abilene Wylie's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Big Spring

CLICK HERE for Big Spring's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

College Station

CLICK HERE for College Station's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Frenship

CLICK HERE for Frenship's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Humble Kingwood

CLICK HERE for Humble Kingwood's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Lubbock Monterey

CLICK HERE for Lubbock Monterey's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Nacogdoches

CLICK HERE for Nacogdoches' Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Tyler

CLICK HERE for Tyler's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Tyler Legacy

CLICK HERE for Tyler Legacy's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Victoria East

CLICK HERE for Victoria East's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

Victoria West

CLICK HERE for Victoria West's Special Edition DCTF Magazine presented by Optimum!

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2021

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football is proud to announce the Montgomery Bears as the recipient of the Community Connection School of the Year Award presented by Suddenlink.

Friday night is just different here. It’s more than just a football game. More than just a bunch of young men scoring touchdowns and making tackles. Friday night is about connecting with your friends, your neighbors and your community in the most authentic ways possible.

Suddenlink in partnership with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football believes in great connectivity and supporting each community it serves and that’s why they’re presenting the Dave Campbell’s Community Connector School Program presented by Suddenlink.

At the end of the season, communities will rally to vote for the Community Connection School of the Year Award powered by Suddenlink. Voting will start Dec. 6 and end Jan. 21, 2022. Stay tuned for more information!