Rob Snyder is the News & Sports Operations Manager for News/Talk 95.1/790, KFYO and Talk 1340 KKAM in Lubbock, plus the Brand Manager for News/Talk 1470, KYYW in Abilene, ESPN 960 (KGKL) in San Angelo, and News/Talk 1290 in Wichita Falls. Snyder also contributes news & sports reports to TSN, the Texas State Network, which is heard on Talk 1340 & KFYO. In 2018, Snyder was named one of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's "Twenty Under 40". In addition, Snyder has previously served as the CBS Sports Radio and ESPN Radio stringer for Texas Tech Football & Men's Basketball games in Lubbock during the 2000s and 2010s. From 2016-2019, he was the co-host of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show which is broadcast across more than 45 stations during high school football season. And, from 2001-2004, Snyder was the Network Producer for Texas Tech Football & Red Raider Basketball broadcasts from 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: robert.snyder@townsquaremedia.com
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ERCOT Issues Emergency Notice Due to Reserves Falling Below 3000 Megawatts
Just before 9am Saturday, ERCOT's reserve electrical capacity was just 89 megawatts. ERCOT electricity usage may set a winter record this weekend due to a 5-day long stretch of extremely low temps across the state.
Texas Tech Baseball to Hold Virtual Fan Event Next Week
The 2021 Red Raider Baseball Virtual First Pitch Event will be held Tuesday, February 16. Texas Tech's season opener is February 19 at Globe Life Field in Arlington against Arkansas.
Saluting Texas State Network’s Charlie Hodges as He Signs-off from Radio
Hodges' 40-year career in journalism included a stop at KFYO in the 1980s before spending three decades in Dallas covering news and sports; the past 19 years at KRLD & TSN.
Winter Storm Watch Already Issued for Lubbock Starting Saturday Night
Lubbock, the South Plains; Amarillo, and the Texas Panhandle, are expecting to deal with snowfall amounts between 5" to 10" inches and temperatures below zero, over the next three days.
Texas PUC Expects Record Electricity Demand Across ERCOT
Weekend low temperatures in the single digits, and in some cases below zero, are expected to contribute to record high electricity use in parts of Texas. Especially in the part of West Texas that is served by ERCOT.
Significantly Fewer Accidents Reported in Lubbock on Thursday Morning
Less than 20 traffic accidents were reported in Lubbock on Thursday. That's at least 70 fewer than what was reported on Wednesday
Lubbock Police Respond to Over 90 Accidents During Wednesday Morning’s Winter Weather
Motorists suffered injuries in over two-thirds of the accidents reported on Wednesday morning in Lubbock.
Plains Cotton Growers’ Kody Bessent to Speak at Next Lubbock Area Republican Women’s Meeti…
Bessent works at Plains Cotton Growers' Vice President of Operations and Legislative Affairs. The luncheon is scheduled for Feb. 18 at the Lubbock Women's Club
New Statewide Program to Help Texans with Rent and Utility Assistance
The Texas Rent Relief Program will distribute over $1 billion in federal stimulus funds to Texans. More information is online at TexasRentRelief.com
Ben Webb Appointed to Lubbock County Court At-Law #3
Webb will have to resign from his position with the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees before officially taking over Lubbock County Court at Law #3