Jacob Estrada worked as a KFYO News Anchor & Show Producer from 2013-2015 & 2017-2021
Jacob Estrada
Santa Claus Will Be at Lubbock’s South Plains Mall With a Contactless Experience
Santa Claus will be at the South Plains Mall beginning December 4th, 2020, and will make several scheduled appearances throughout the month.
Missing Lubbock Teenager Found With Man in Another State
Fourteen-year-old Mattie Worley of Lubbock, who went missing Nov. 13th, has been found through a joint effort by local, state, and federal authorities.
Lubbock Unemployment Falls, But Still Double 2019 Rate
Lubbock’s unemployment rate fell from 6% in September 2020 to 5.1% in October 2020, but many still hold their breath for another COVID-19 relief bill.
Governor Abbott Says No New Lockdowns During Lubbock Visit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement Thursday, Nov. 19 while visiting Lubbock during a surge in COVID-19. He also gave news on a new therapy drug.
Scheduled Repair Projects to Affect Traffic on Loop 289
One project will repair a concrete barrier on the overpass at South Loop 289 and Quaker, while another will close the East Loop 289 turnaround that connects to Spur 331.
Lubbock Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-And-Run
70-year-old Benigno Salas was riding his motorcycle in the 3200 block of East 4th Street when he was hit by a maroon 4-door passenger car at an intersection.
Lubbock Police Release Name of Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Accident
A 2008 Chevy pickup was traveling east on 98th Street when it struck a pedestrian near the intersection with County Road 2450.
Car Chase Sends Vehicle Theft Suspect to the Hospital
Lubbock police were able to track down the stolen vehicle, but when officers tried to pull the suspect over, they led officers on a car chase on Loop 289.
Lubbock Man With Ties to Aryan Brotherhood Indicted
Preston Meyke (40) was arrested back in October 2020, after an LPD unit pulled him over for a traffic stop and determined that Meyke had a gang affiliation.
Lubbock Man Nearly Shot in Drive-By Shooting at Local Post Office
The would-be shooting victim told Lubbock police that he was using the post office kiosk when he heard gunshots and felt bullets fly past him.