He received private meteorological training from the National Engineering Science Company in Houston while employed at KTRK-TV.
Dungan has also received the Knight of the Press Award, and special recognition from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association Research Flight Facility for his work on a documentary film dealing with the subject of hurricanes.
[citation needed] Known for his trademark bow ties, Troy doesn't wear one on Thanksgiving.
[citation needed] He started wearing bow ties in 1974 on WXYZ-TV after an ice-fishing story on Pontiac Lake.
[5] Dungan is currently the spokesman for 'Santa's Helpers', which provides thousands of toys to needy children throughout Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.