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Bastrop State Park Wildfire [VIDEO]

Rob Snyder — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:36:53 +0000

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released video of the Bastrop State Park wildfire. The footage is from Sunday through Tuesday. Many of the historic structures at the park have been threatened by the fire , but none have been lost. There is also concern about endangered species at the park being killed by [...]

Did the County Commissioners Make the Right Decision to Ban Fireworks? [POLL]

Chad Hasty — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:26:33 +0000

The Lubbock County Commissioners have banned the use and sale of fireworks. Did they make the right decision? Take today's LFN Poll of the Day and let us know.

Will Disaster Declaration be Made Following President Obama's Visit to Texas?

Julie Fisher — Sat, 07 May 2011 17:18:35 +0000

It was announced earlier this week that President Barack Obama would be making two stops in Texas next week. My first thought? He's coming to see first hand the damage done by the wildfires. I was wrong. Read more for information on his visit and my thoughts on the wildfires after the jump.

FSA Offers Compensation for Livestock Lost in Wildfires

Julie Fisher — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:06:48 +0000

If you are an agricultural producer who has lost livestock and feed in the recent wildfires, you can apply for benefits through several programs provided by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Read more for details.

Is Obama Ignoring Texas?

Chad Hasty — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:30:25 +0000

Wildfires are scorching Texas yet we hear nothing out of the White House. Is the disaster in Texas being ignored?

Wildfire Scorches Parts of West Lubbock

Rob Snyder — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:05:11 +0000

Wildfires can strike any where, any time. Including Friday night rush-hour in Lubbock. Keep reading for further details.

Executive Director Kathy Stocco of the Lubbock Area Foundation Discusses the West Texas Wildfires on Lubbock's First News [AUDIO]

Sean Cunniff — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:24:18 +0000

Executive Director Kathy Stocco joined Chad and Rex to discuss a fundraiser for firefighters fighting this West Texas blaze on Tuesday’s edition of Lubbock’s First News. Director Stocco and the guys discussed how listeners can donate and help our firefighters, who are in need, get this fire under control by donating to the “South Plains [...]

South Plains Disaster Recovery Fund Launched

Chad Hasty — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:47:04 +0000

Want to help out with the wildfire relief effort here on the South Plains? Find out how after the jump.

Sunday Texas Wildfires Update

Rob Snyder — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:26:08 +0000

Here's the latest on the major Texas Wildfires across the state

Firefighter Grant Money Missed Wildfire Prone Areas in Texas

Rob Snyder — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:48:59 +0000

A state review has found that some Texas counties scorched by this month's out-of-control wildfires got only a small portion of the more than $128 million the state doled out to volunteer fire departments for training and equipment in the past decade. Keep reading for further details

Saturday Evening Texas Wildfires Update

Rob Snyder — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:51:11 +0000

Firefighters across the state are continuing to battle wildfires. The Associated Press has the latest

Sunday Evening Wildfire Update; Evacuation Orders Lifted for Strawn

Rob Snyder — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:27:36 +0000

Governor Rick Perry is asking for federal aid in battling the state's wildfires. A new wildfire broke out in Clovis on Sunday (pictured). Also, the town of Robert Lee survives another day as wildfires continue to threaten it.

State Braces for New Wildfire Battles

Rob Snyder — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:54:11 +0000

State officials concerned Sunday afternoon about the development of new wildfires and more homes have been destroyed near Possum Kingdom

Crews Fighting to Save West Texas Town

Rob Snyder — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:21:19 +0000

Firefighting reinforcements are rallying to the struggle to keep a massive wildfire from sweeping into a small West Texas courthouse town. Keep reading for further details

Wildfires Continue in the Big Country

Rob Snyder — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:21:55 +0000

Wildfires continue to rage in the Big Country. Here's the latest

Firefighter Fighting Wildfires Died from Trauma

Rob Snyder — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:56:41 +0000

The results of an autopsy performed on a fallen firefighter have been released. Keep reading for the details

Wildfires Continue Across Texas on Sunday

Rob Snyder — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:40:23 +0000

Wildfires continue across parts of the South Plains, Big County, Permian Basin and Big Bend Sunday evening. The Salvation Army of Lubbock, for the past two days, has sent volunteers to Guthrie and Garza County to help the firefighters responding to those wildfires. Also, other Salvation Army chapters across Texas are helping too.

Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Continue for South Plains, Panhandle, Big Country

Cole Shooter — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:08:06 +0000

The region is experiencing critical fire danger due to the weather. Keep reading to find out the penalties for violating Lubbock County's burn ban.

Use Your Head Today

Chad Hasty — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:42:50 +0000

Wildfires could break out today. KFYO's Chad Hasty thinks people need to be smart and use their heads. Keep reading to find out Chad's thoughts.

Congressman Neugebauer on LFN [AUDIO]

Sean Cunniff — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:20:29 +0000

Congressman Randy Neugebauer joined Chad and Rex on Monday’s Lubbock’s First News. 02/28/2011 The congressman and the guys discuss the situation in Libya, President Obama’s politics on gay marriage, drilling in the gulf and obamacare; they also discuss America’s dependency on foreign oil, the budget and much more. They also take calls from listeners.