Rob Snyder is the News & Operations Director for News/Talk 95.1/790, KFYO and Talk 1340 KKAM in Lubbock, Brand Manager for "Pratt on Texas" affiliate News/Talk 1470, KYYW in Abilene and a writer for News/Talk 960, KGKL in San Angelo and News/Talk 1290 in Wichita Falls. During football season, Snyder is the co-host of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show which is broadcast across more than 50 stations during high school football season. Snyder also contributes news & sports reports to TSN, the Texas State Network, which is heard on Talk 1340 & KFYO. In addition, he has previously served as the CBS Sports Radio and ESPN Radio stringer for Texas Tech Football & Men's Basketball games in Lubbock. Previously, Snyder was the Network Producer for Texas Tech Football & Red Raider Basketball from 2001-2004 with the All Sports Radio Network. A native Texan, Snyder graduated from Klein High School in north suburban Houston. He attended Texas Tech University before joining KFYO & Talk 1340 KKAM in January 2001. You'll hear Snyder anchoring newscasts on KFYO & Talk 1340, and filling in on various talk shows. Have a question or comment? Send an e-mail to: robertsnyder@townsquaremedia.com
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Funding for Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Approved as Governor Abbott Approves …
The new veterinary school will be located in Amarillo at the existing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus. The first classes are expected to start in 2021.
Lubbock Police and Army Green Berets Honor Fallen Soldier Returned to Lubbock
The casket of Sgt. First Class Matthew Kyle Evans was flown to Lubbock on Tuesday afternoon. SFC Evans died last month at Fort Bragg in North Carolina
Casket of Deceased Army Green Beret to be Brought Back to Lubbock
The casket of deceased Sgt. Matthew Kyle Evans will be flown into Lubbock on Tuesday, June 4. Members of Evans' Green Beret unit will be on hand at the airport for a final send off.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 3am for Lubbock and South Plains
The watch is in effect until 3am on June 2nd. Potential severe storms could move into the South Plains from the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico over the next 6 to 7 hours.
Wednesday’s Severe Weather in Metroplex Affecting Air Travel Across the State
Severe weather rolled through the Metroplex on Wednesday afternoon causing issues with air travel throughout Texas, including in Lubbock
Two Elected Officials in Slaton Pass Away, Including Mayor Englund
Slaton Mayor D.W. "Dubbin" Englund and Slaton City Commissioner James "Buster" Tucker died within a week of each other, in unrelated circumstances. Funeral services will be held later this week.
Retired Sportscaster and Advertising Salesman Johnny May Passes Away
Johnny May was heard in the 1990s and early 2000s on KFYO, SportsRadio 1340 KKAM and 98.1 KOOL FM anchoring morning sports. He also helped launch 104.3 Stars FM in 2002.
Lubbock Power & Light Electric Rates to Decrease This Summer
The electric rates will decrease for LP&L customers this summer due to decreases in natural gas prices.
Lubbock County Commissioners Support Renaming of FM 41 in Honor of David Nelson
Monday morning, the commissioners voted unanimously to support the naming of FM 41 in Lubbock County after David Nelson, who was killed last year in a bicycle accident.
Lubbock County to Allow Fireworks Sales in Advance of Memorial Day
A recent change in Texas state law allows counties to add an additional fireworks sales period for Memorial Day. Sales will be allowed from May 22-27.