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American Red Cross's Bill Curnow Discusses Relief Efforts After Moore, Oklahoma Tornado [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:09 +0000

On Monday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Bill Curnow from the Red Cross talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about last night's devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Texas Public Policy Foundation's David Guenthner Says Budget Is Nowhere Near Completed In Final Week Of Texas Legislative Session [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:45 +0000

On the Tuesday edition of The Chad Hasty Show, David Guenthner from the Texas Public Policy Foundation talked with Chad Hasty about the latest coming out of the Texas legislative session.

Chad's Morning Brief: Latest From the Texas Legislature, Oklahoma Tornado, & More

Chad Hasty — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:35 +0000

The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

Should Lubbock Have Tornado Sirens? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:22 +0000

KFYO Poll of the Day

National Weather Service Severe Weather Forecasting For May 20th Included Moore, Oklahoma. Have We, the Public, Gotten Complacent?

Rob Snyder — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:47 +0000

The city of Moore was pointed out as an area that could be hard hit in a NWS Briefing hours before the deadly storm developed

Texas Task Force 1 Deployed to Oklahoma

Rob Snyder — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:37:38 +0000

The State of Texas is lending a helping hand to their neighbors to the North

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso to Become Full University

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:49 +0000

El Paso is home to the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, and the TTUHSC at El Paso is also home to a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Statement by Governor Rick Perry on Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Chad Hasty — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:36 +0000

Governor Rick Perry reacts to the Moore, OK tornado.

Lorenzo Flores and Lonnie Marquez Arrested For Vehicle Burglaries in Lubbock's Tech Terrace

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:40 +0000

The suspects fled the scene northbound until they crashed the vehicle at 19th street and Canton, and then attempted to flee on foot.

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Christopher Escobar and Kenneth Devroe Arrested by Lubbock Police on Burglary Charges

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:38 +0000

On Friday, May 17th, Lubbock police officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Fast Stop, located at 7302 4th Street.

Ft. Worth Ranked the Second Manliest City in America

Chad Hasty — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:33 +0000

How manly is your town?

Portion of Eastbound 34th Street to Close During Overnight Hours

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:30 +0000

The work is part of the ongoing 34th Street Rehabilitation Project. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes.

'SNL's' Jay Pharoah Confirms Jason Sudeikis' Exit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:34 +0000

This past weekend during 'SNL's' heartwarming season finale, cast and crew bid adieu to both Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, while less in focus was the fate of fellow veteran Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis has kept mum on the prospect of his 'SNL' future, but has cast member Jay Pharoah accidentally spilled the beans?

2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane WILL NOT Be Hosting

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:51 +0000

You can all stop clutching your pearls: Seth MacFarlane has announcedÂ that he will not be returning to host the Oscars next year, but he does have a rather hilarious replacement in mind. Seth MacFarlane was one of the most divisive Oscar host in recent memory, and whether you enjoyed him playing host at the prestigious [...]

GOP Strategist Matt Mackowiak Says Scandals Have Done Some Damage To Obama Administration [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:58 +0000

On the Monday edition of The Chad Hasty Show, GOP strategist and co-founder of MustReadTexas.com Matt Mackowiak talked with Chad Hasty about the latest going on statewide and nationally.

Congressman Randy Neugebauer Discusses Farm Bill and IRS Scandal [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:29 +0000

On Monday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Congressman Randy Neugebauer talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about the latest going on in Washington.

Candace Whitaker Named Lady Raider Basketball Head Coach

Allen Corbin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:11 +0000

Texas Tech has named Candace Whitaker as new head coach of the Lady Raider Basketball program.

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

Geek Girl Report: Are We There Yet? The Best Navigation Apps For Smartphones

Ariel Walden — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:12 +0000

On this week's edition of the Geek Girl Report, we're taking a look at some of the best navigation apps for your smartphone.