Roni Vowels worked for KFYO from 2013- May 2014
Roni Vowels
South Plains College Hosts Ceremony for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers [Audio]
Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Kenny Burns, assistant professor of Law Enforcement Technologies at South Plains College, gave details on the memorial service hosted for fallen law enforcement officers across the nation.
This year, Burns said the ceremony held April 30, at 10 a...
State to Expand K-12 Personal Finance Education to Semester Course [Audio]
Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Joni Rodela, social studies coordinator for LISD, gave an overview of economic education for K-12.
Rodela said there has a been a push for increased literacy of personal finance to better prepare high school students to be self-sustaining adults...
Matt Mackowiak Discussed Ethical Failures of Wendy Davis Campaign [Audio]
Monday on the Chad Hasty Show, GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak spoke with Chad about problems with the Wendy Davis campaign regarding ethical decisions and commented on amendments to ethics disclosures of Ken Paxton.
Mackowiak observed Wendy Davis's increasingly negative ethical image...
D-Day Documentary to Show at Science Spectrum OMNI Theater [Audio]
Monday on Lubbock's First News, James Nesmith, aministrative manager of the Science Spectrum, described the D-Day documentary that will be shown at the Science Spectrum.
"D-Day: Normandy 1944" will open in the OMNI theater in the Science Spectrum on Friday, May 2...
Congressman Randy Neugebauer Discusses Russia and Congressional Issues [Audio]
On the Monday edition of Lubbock's First News, Congressman Randy Neugebauer spoke with Tom and Laura about Russia, transportation events, and Congressional focus.
Neugebauer responded to questions about how the U.S. is responding to Russian unrest and Putin's actions...
Mayor Glen Robertson Reviews Major Issues of City Council Meeting [Audio]
Friday on Lubbock's First News, Mayor Glen Robertson recapped the latest Lubbock City Council meeting items, including the construction of a truck stop and an extension of the ban on synthetic marijuana. He also discussed his response to an accusatory letter...
Garrison Center to Host Alzheimer’s Patients Art Show [Audio]
On the Thursday edition of Lubbock's First News, Wendy Grimes, executive director of the Garrison Education and Care Center, described the upcoming art show that will display the works of Alzheimer's patients.
The Art Through Their Eyes show will exhibit paintings by Garrison Center Alzheimer's patients...
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to Benefit From Free Pretzel Giveaway [Audio]
Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Kacy Lowe, Senior Director of the North Texas Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, gave details on how to get a free pretzel on National Pretzel Day and support the Society.
On Saturday, April 26, from 1-7 p...
Strawberry Field Day Offers Look at Local Strawberry Production [Audio]
Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Russ Wallace, Director of the Strawberry Project, gave details on how to take a look at local strawberry growth methods.
The High Tunnel Strawberry Field Day will offer a public tour of the high tunnel strawberry fields...
Tibory Nagy Speaks on International Perceptions of the U.S. [Audio]
Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Tibor Nagy, Vice Provost of International Affairs at Texas Tech, spoke with Tom and Laura about perceptions of the U.S. across the world.
Nagy said that, after visiting Hungary (bordering the Ukraine), he noticed that there is a general perception that the U...