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Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Tubby Smith Hired as the New Head Coach for Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball

Rob Snyder — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:51:19 +0000

Tubby Smith will become the 16th head coach in the Red Raider Basketball history

Texas Tech Football Home Opener Moved to Thursday, September 12

Rob Snyder — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:26:41 +0000

Texas Tech Football's 2013 home opener against TCU will be nationally televised

Texas Tech Football to Play 2013 Season Opener on ESPN

Rob Snyder — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:17:24 +0000

Texas Tech will play at SMU on Friday, August 30 in a game televised on ESPN

Texas Tech Lady Raiders Beat Texas While Celebrating 1993 National Championship

Rob Snyder — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:06:11 +0000

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders beat Texas 69-62 Sunday at the United Spirit Arena.

Chynna Brown led the Lady Raiders with 16 points and she scored her 1,000 career point during the win.

Two other Lady Raiders scored in double digits: Casey Morris had 15 points and Kelsi Bak

Win A Big Screen TV and Two Recliners In The Hoop Headquarters Contest

KFYO — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:18:47 +0000

KFYO wants you to have the ultimate hoops watching experience this year.

KFYO Presents Championship Bull Riding in Lubbock: Tickets On Sale Now

KFYO — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:44 +0000

Championship Bull Riding returns to Lubbock on Saturday, February 2nd, at the City Bank Coliseum.

West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard's Steven Orr Says High School Football Playoff Picture Coming Into Focus [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:31:10 +0000

On Thursday’s edition of the Chad Hasty Show, Steven Orr from the “West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard” show talked with Chad Hasty about his picks for the big games in high school football this week.

Frenship v. Hereford and Coronado vs. Midland Are the High School Football Games of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:16:47 +0000

Coronado vs Abilene is our Game of the Week for the KFYO High School Football Preview with Steven Orr [AUDIO]

Rob Snyder — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:25:16 +0000

Steven Orr from the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard joined Chad Hasty today to preview KFYO's High School Football Game of the Week

Dimmitt vs. Childress Is The High School Football Game of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:27:10 +0000

Springlake-Earth vs. Abernathy Is the High School Football Game of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:00:20 +0000

On Thursday's edition of the Chad Hasty Show, Steven Orr from the “West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard” show talked with Chad Hasty about his picks for the big games in high school football this week.

Idalou vs. Shallowater Is the High School Football Game of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:38:06 +0000

Coronado vs. Abilene Cooper and Monterrey vs. Randall Are The High School Football Games of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:19:08 +0000

On Thursday’s edition of Lubbock’s First News, Steven Orr from the “West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard” show talked with Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew about his picks for the big games in high school football this week. Last week saw some record-setting performances across West Texas. At the Caprock/Estacado game, Caprock receiver Addison Buston was [...]

Estacado vs. Amarillo Caprock Is The High School Football Game of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:18:37 +0000

Billy Gillispie Checks Into the Mayo Clinic and is No Longer in Charge of Day-to-Day Operations for Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball

Rob Snyder — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:34:48 +0000

Billy Gillispie is currently on sick leave from his head coaching position with Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball

Frenship vs. Odessa Permian This Week's High School Football Game of the Week [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:19:21 +0000

On Wednesday’s edition of Lubbock’s First News, Steven Orr from the “West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard” show talked with Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew about his picks for the big games in high school football this week.

College Football 2012 – Week One Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:59:07 +0000

After an off-season filled with scandal and controversy, seeing college football back on the field was a welcome sight. While early season games for Top 25 teams often feature blowouts of lesser opponents (and we certainly had several of those), this week we were also treated to a pair of matchups between Top 25 teams as well as some outstanding individual efforts. Some questions were answered, other teams now have even more. Here is a recap of all the action in the Top 25 this weekend.