Roni Vowels worked for KFYO from 2013- May 2014
Roni Vowels
Tibor Nagy Looks at Current Events in Ukraine and Russian Action [Audio]
On the Monday edition of Lubbock's First News, Vice Provost for International Affairs at Texas Tech University Tibor Nagy discussed international drama surrounding Ukraine.
Nagy said, "I think the most important thing to remember is that Ukraine is much more important to Russia than it is to us or to the Europeans...
Mayor Glen Robertson Discussed Salary Increases and Power Generation [Audio]
Friday on Lubbock's First News, Mayor Glen Robertson recapped the issues covered during last night's City Council meeting.
The Council voted to increase salaries for three city employees. A raise was given to James Loomis, City Manager, after an extensive evaluation, the result of which determined he was previously undercompensated...
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to Kick Off 4th Annual Total Resource Campaign [Audio]
On the Thursday edition of Lubbock's First News, Brice Foster, Certified Financial Planner for the City Bank Texas and Chairman of the Total Resource Campaign, talked about the kick off of the 4th annual campaign.
He described the campaign as an opportunity to tell the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's story in order to recruit new business members...
Debra Medina Discusses Campaign for Texas State Comptroller [Audio]
Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Texas State Comptroller candidate, spoke about a Texas Tribune poll, depicting her as in the lead of the race, as well as campaign issues.
She said, "I'm leading on the ideas of fiscal responsibility and free markets...
Texas Congressional Candidate Donald May Discusses Campaign [Audio]
Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Texas District 19 Congressional candidate Donald May spoke with Tom and Laura about his campaign.
May is running against Randy Neugebauer and Chris Winn for the position. He is a surgeon, farmer, and medical economist...
Congressional Candidate Chris Winn Discussed Campaign [Audio]
Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Tom and Laura spoke with Chris Winn, Congressional candidate for District 19. Winn is running against Randy Neugebauer and Donald May in the Republican primaries.
Winn spoke about his frustration with the federal government "overreaching their authority" when states should be enacting state legislature...
Conner Perryman to Celebrate his Birthday with a Benefit to Others in Need [Audio]
On the Tuesday edition of Lubbock's First News, Conner Perryman, 5, spoke about his efforts to put on an event to benefit hospitalized children.
Perryman was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a very young age and with eosinophilic colitis later, followed by a diagnosis of collagenous colitis...
Matt Mackowiak Gives 2014 Texas Election Updates [Audio]
Monday on the Chad Hasty Show, GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak discussed the Gubernatorial race, and other Texas campaigns.
Mackowiak believes the poll showing a difference of eleven points between Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott is accurate...
Randy Neugebauer Discusses Variety of Issues [Audio]
Monday on Lubbock's First News, Congressman Randy Neugebauer spoke about Ukraine, .
Neugebauer talked some about the recent events in Ukraine. He hopes that since the administration has stepped down, there will be an opportunity for Ukraine to reform their government and work toward a more democratic process...
Steve Massengale Discusses Campaign for Texas Representative District 83 [Audio]
On the Friday edition of the Chad Hasty Show, Steve Massengale spoke about his campaign for District 83 on Texas House of Representatives.
Regarding illegal immigration, Massengale stated his belief that the federal officials have failed to secure the borders...