Roni Vowels worked for KFYO from 2013- May 2014
Roni Vowels
Lubbock Mayor Discusses Library Options, Sam Medina’s Temporary Leave
Friday on Lubbock's First News, Mayor Glen Robertson spoke about top issues covered at the City Council meeting on Thursday evening.
Robertson discussed why the movement of the library to a building for lease is more efficient than the purchase of a permanent location...
January’s Teachers on the Rise Winners Announced [Audio]
Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Eddie Owens, Director of Communications and Public Relations for United Supermarkets, gave the names of the teachers who won the Teachers on the Rise award for the month of January.
The three February teachers are Sharon Zimwalt from Roscoe Wilson Elementary, Mandy Wenton from Laura Bush from Middle School, and Becca Barry Hill from Lubbock Cooper High School...
Representative Charles Perry Talks Texas Water Needs [Audio]
Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Charles Perry discussed the development of water and transportation.
Regarding issues to be assessed and worked on by the state, Perry said that, for Texas, water will continue to be a major issue. He said, "We need to make sure the intended purpose is served...
Parks and Recreation Lists Valentine’s Events for Parents and Kids [Audio]
Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Nancy Neil of Lubbock Parks and Recreation spoke about upcoming Valentine's events.
The Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of opportunities for Valentine's fun.
Thursday, there will be a Sweethearts Dance to live country music for those ages 40 and over, at $6/person...
LISD Band, Choir, and Orchestra Students Work Toward All-State Competition [Audio]
Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Will Burkes, Fine Arts Director for Lubbock ISD, spoke about band students who will compete in the all state competition.
The students will travel to San Antonio to complete auditions in San Antonio before beginning a week of rehearsals for the competition on Saturday...
Matt Mackowiak Talks Candidates and Issues as Primaries Approach [Audio]
Monday on the Chad Hasty Show, GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak spoke about 2014 elections and how candidates are talking about various issues.
Mackowiak discussed Rand Paul's comments that Texas may not always be red. Paul believes the party needs to be more open in case of this event...
David Gaschen to Perform Love Lasts Forever Valentine Celebration [Audio]
Monday on Lubbock's First News, David Gaschen spoke about the upcoming Valentine's Day musical event.
Gaschen said he hopes to establish the theme that "love lasts forever," implementing songs from every era. "There's going to be a whole variety of people coming to this show...
Texas Senate Candidate Dwayne Stovall Discusses Campaign [Audio]
Monday on Lubbock's First News, Dwayne Stovall spoke about his candidacy for a seat on the state Senate.
Stovall is a self titled federalist. He believes in small government and calls himself a Republican with a little "r." He said, "I'm the republican that the Republican party basically got up and left...
50th Anniversary of the Beatles’ Appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show Sunday [Audio]
Friday on Lubbock's First News, Christopher Smith, Director of the Vernacular Music Center at Texas Tech, spoke about the 50th anniversary of the Beatle's appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, which takes place on Sunday, and their influence on pop music...
Wreckem 24/7 Comments on New Texas Tech Recruits Added on Signing Day [Audio]
Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Landon Wright of Wreckem 24/7 gave a run down of the players recruited during National Signing Day.
Signing day on February 5 brought 25 recruits to Texas Tech. Wright described how these players will help build the positions he feels the team was lacking in...