Jacob Coats is back for his second tour of duty with KFYO News. This time around he is KFYO's morning news anchor. Jacob is married and a graduate of both Lubbock High School and South Plains College. He previously worked for KFYO as a news anchor and show producer from December 2016 - January 2019.
Jacob Coats
Suspect in Amarillo Explosion Deemed ‘Danger to the Community’
A man accused of causing an explosion at a home in South Amarillo is facing federal and state charges.
Lubbock Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud and Theft Over $360,000
After investing over $360,000 into Joseph Foster's scam to drill oil wells in New Mexico, Foster went to Paris, France with the money.
Judge Denies Motion to Throw Out Evidence Showing Comments About Rape and Murder in Lubboc…
On Thursday, July 29th, a judge denied a motion to suppress evidence a Michigan man claimed was obtained illegally.
Lubbock’s ‘Mayor of Eastside’ Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years in Federal Prison
A Lubbock man who started a riot at the Lubbock County Jail in June 2021 has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for a drug crime.
Alleged Kidnapper Denied Push-Back of Trial Date
After several continuances in the legal process, a judge denied the latest request to push-back the trial date, which is set for August 9.
Wayland Baptist University Names Dr. Judy Jarratt as Interim Dean
Dr. Judy Jarratt was named interim dean after the resignation of Dr. Elyn Parmer in June 2021.
ERCOT Reveals Texas Power Grid Improvement Plan
Five months after the Texas power grid collapsed, resulting in the deaths of over 200 people, ERCOT reveals an improvement plan.
TxDOT Looks to Address Bad Traffic in Seminole With ‘Relief Route’
A public meeting will be held on July 15th, 2021 concerning a proposed project involving U.S. 62/385 in the Seminole, Texas.
Family Files Explosive Lawsuit Over 2019 Buffalo Springs Lake Fireworks Debacle
Two years after a mishap involving fireworks at a 4th of July event at Buffalo Springs Lake, a lawsuit has been filed against several organizations.
UPDATE: Two Arrested & Charged With Murder of Lubbock Man
Two men have been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of 41-year-old Jimmy Hernandez Rodriguez.