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Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson Says Pay Policy Issues With LP&L Are Indicators Of Much Larger Structural Issues [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:03:55 +0000

On Friday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about the latest coming out of city council.

Do You Agree With the City Council's Decision to Raise LP&L Electric Rates? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:57:10 +0000

KFYO Poll of the Day.

Lubbock City Council Approves Lubbock Power and Light Electric Rate Increase

Cole Shooter — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:57:18 +0000

EUB Chairman Gail Kring asserted that if the utility’s bond ratings dipped, it could mean greater expense for Lubbockites later on.

Lubbock Power and Light Issues Statement Regarding Possible FBI Investigation

Cole Shooter — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:49:49 +0000

The utility says that they contacted federal authorities to express their desire to cooperate fully in any inquiry, and “federal authorities could not confirm nor deny any investigation and to this date LP&L is unaware of any official investigation by federal authorities of LP&L."

Chad's Morning Brief: Drastic Changes Needed For the Republican Party? Bloomberg Eyes Tobacco, & More

Chad Hasty — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:27:16 +0000

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

Lubbock City Council Approves Funding Increase For Lubbock Power & Light Cooling Tower Project

Cole Shooter — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:27:21 +0000

The Council voted to increase funds for a project replacing a Lubbock Power & Light cooling tower from $3,925,000 to $5,930,000.

Lubbock Power and Light Highlights Cost-Cutting Measures

Cole Shooter — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:51:21 +0000

The group touts the Electric Utility Board’s recommendation to pay off $5,640,000 of debt with high financing costs, and the Lubbock City Council approved redeeming certain outstanding obligations with higher interest rates.

Lubbock City Council Hears Complaints on Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Gives Preliminary Approval to 2012-13 Tax Rate, Budget

Cole Shooter — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:24:19 +0000

The Council heard many pros and cons about LEDA, considered Lubbock Power and Light's budget, and, in fairly close votes, approved the upcoming budget and tax rate.

Lubbock City Councilman Victor Hernandez Proposes Conference Committees on LP&L Budget

Cole Shooter — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:42:22 +0000

One budget proposal for the utility was prepared by the LP&L staff and another by the City of Lubbock staff.

Lubbock Power & Light, Xcel Ask Consumers to Conserve Energy

Cole Shooter — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:30:55 +0000

To help conserve electricity, use large appliances in the morning or late in the evenings, and ensure that home and business air conditioner filters are clean, as well as turning off unneeded lights, computers, and appliances.

Mayor Glen Robertson Talks LP&L and Fracking in Lubbock on LFN [AUDIO]

Allen Corbin — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:29:41 +0000

Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson joined Lubbock's First News Friday morning to recap the first regular night meeting of the City Council. Robertson talked about LP&L, the city tax rate and more with Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew.

LP&L Board Chairman Mike Davis Speaks Out on Relations with the City of Lubbock [AUDIO]

Allen Corbin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:59:56 +0000

Mike Davis, Board Chairman of Lubbock Power and Light, joined Lubbock' First News on Friday to talk about comments made by Mayor Glen Robertson on KFYO last week.

KFYO EXCLUSIVE: Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson Calls Out LP&L, Brings Issues Out Into the Open [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:33:13 +0000

On Friday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson talked with Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew about the recent Lubbock blackouts and how Lubbock Power and Light is involved.

Lubbock Power & Light Completes Repairs at Substation

Rob Snyder — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:51:34 +0000

LP&L completed repairs to the Wadsworth Substation today

City Warns of Potential Power Outages Thursday Morning [AUDIO]

Allen Corbin — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:51:17 +0000

Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson addressed local media Wednesday on the situation with the Wadsworth Substation and the power outages on Saturday and Monday.

LP&L Will Continue Repairs Early Thursday Morning

Chad Hasty — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:55:17 +0000

LP&L will start repairs Thursday morning at 5:30am. You may want to take precautions.

Power Outages Keep Areas of Lubbock in Dark Monday Afternoon

Cole Shooter — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:15:10 +0000

According to the City, Lubbock Power and Light found another bad arrestor, which caused Saturday morning’s blackout, and was in the process of shifting electrical loads when a power surge occurred.

Massive Blackout Grips Lubbock Early Saturday Morning [AUDIO]

Rob Snyder — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:33:37 +0000

A widespread blackout hit the Hub City Saturday morning at 2:15. Over 75% of the city was without power

Councilman Hernandez States Why He Supports Lubbock Power & Light Rate Increase

Julie Fisher — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:44:10 +0000

District 1 Lubbock City Councilman Victor Hernandez this morning released a wide-ranging statement that states why he is in favor of increasing electrical rates for Lubbock Power and Light customers.

Lubbock City Council Declines Proposed Lubbock Power and Light Rate Increases

Cole Shooter — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:41:00 +0000

For the average home using 1,000 kilowatt-hours, the full proposed increase would have added $6.94 as of July 1st, and another increase of $2.51 as of October 1st.