Jacob Estrada worked as a KFYO News Anchor & Show Producer from 2013-2015 & 2017-2021
Jacob Estrada
Icy Roads Cause Business Delays and School Closures in Lubbock
As of 8 a.m. in Lubbock County on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, it was 25 degrees outside with icy roads causing multiple delays and school closures.
Revisiting a 2017 Assault Case Leads to Lubbock Man’s Arrest
The case involves an Idalou Middle School student accusing a Lubbock man of assaulting him with a PVC pipe back in 2017.
Early Voting in the 2020 Election is Outpacing the 2016 Election
Texas currently leads the U.S. in early voter turnout in the 2020 General Election, and early votes look to eclipse early voting totals of the 2016 election.
Alamo Drafthouse Temporarily Closes, Cinemark & Premiere to Remain Open in Lubbock
The Alamo Drafthouse location in Lubbock is closing temporarily to 'conserve our resources during COVID.'
Lubbock Unemployment Increases for First Time Since April 2020
Despite a month-to-month downward trend, The Lubbock unemployment rate rose from 5.2% in August to 6.1% in September. The Texas unemployment rate also rose to 8.3%.
What’s on the Ballot in the November 2020 General Election?
With the early voting period extended in Texas, more Lubbockites are showing up to vote early than they have in previous general elections. But what's actually on the ballot this year?
How COVID-19 is Affecting South Plains’ Schools & Colleges
Lockney ISD has temporarily moved its high school to virtual learning, while Littlefield ISD has decided to keep its campuses open as both deal with potential COVID-19 outbreaks.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations On the Rise in Lubbock County
Lubbock County, which is located in Texas Trauma Service Area B, has seen a steady increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since October 1, 2020.
Dallas County Man Indicted for Misusing COVID-19 Relief Funds
A Coppell, Texas man claimed to own over 15 different companies in order to qualify for millions of dollars in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Plainview Police Arrest Teenage Shooting Suspect
The Plainview Police Department believes the 16-year-old suspect is the one responsible for shooting 2 people outside a gas station on Sept. 25, 2020.