Jacob Estrada worked as a KFYO News Anchor & Show Producer from 2013-2015 & 2017-2021
Jacob Estrada
2nd Navy Seal Pleads Guilty in Death of Logan Melgar
ABC News reports that in 2017, while deployed to Mali, Melgar died during a hazing incident in which a member of Navy Seal Team 6 put him in a chokehold.
Police Search for 2 Suspects After Vehicle Theft Leads to Chase
Three suspects are accused of stealing a silver F-350 out of the 8800 block of MLK Boulevard and leading authorities on a chase through the city.
Former Brownfield Mayor Brad Moore Killed in Car Accident
A former mayor of Brownfield was killed in a car accident on Saturday, Jan 2nd, 2021.
City of Lubbock’s Phone Lines Go Down
On Thursday morning, December 31st, the City of Lubbock reported that their phone system was down as of 9:15 a.m.
Plainview Police Arrest & Identify Suspect in Drive-By Shooting
35-year-old Miguel Angel Vela is accused of shooting at someone inside a parked vehicle at an Allsup’s in Plainview at 1307 West 24th Street.
Special Election Date Set for Vacant Texas House District 68 Seat
The seat for District 68 has been vacated by well-known State Rep. Drew Springer, who defeated grassroots Republican candidate Shelley Luther in a runoff race for Texas Senate District 30.
Lubbock Health Department Begins Phase A1 Vaccinations for COVID-19
As 2020 draws to an end, the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. But with vaccines in hand, the Lubbock Health Department looks to give hope to health care workers.
Lubbock Police Continue Search for Suspect in Aggravated Assault
The male suspect is accused of assaulting at least 3 people, including 2 employees, inside the Family Dollar at 1905 34th Street on July 19th.
Lubbock Toddler Passes Away After Swallowing Button Battery
They appear harmless, but button batteries, often found in smaller electronics, can do extreme damage to the human body if they're swallowed.
Your Stimulus Check Won’t Be Coming in Time for Christmas
Congress is nearing an agreement on the details of a new economic stimulus package that should include direct payments of $600 per person, but don't expect them until 2021.