Matt Crow worked for KFYO from March 2013-May 2014
Matt Crow
Gov’t Back Open Despite GOP “No” Votes
The federal government is back in business this morning, after President Obama signed a bill passed by Congress to avoid a default and end a 16-day partial government shutdown.
The West Texas Congressional delegation was untied in their opposition against the funding bill, with Representatives Mac Thornberry, Mike Conaway and Randy Neugebauer voted against the debt ceiling increase
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Authorities: Former Lubbock-Cooper ISD Employee Stalked Co-Worker Online
A former Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District employee is facing charges of online harassment and stalking.
KAMC 28 reports 38-year-old Jason Burreson, a former food service worker for the school district, impersonated the LCISD superintendent and posted racy photos of another employee online
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Hereford Girl Wins Big at State Fair
A youngster from Hereford has won a huge prize at the Texas State Fair.
Ten-year-old Saige Martin sold her Market Steer “Corndog” sold for a record-breaking $110,000.
She and her brother Stock Martin have set a fast pace so far this year with a list of wins across the state with their livestock
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West Nile Virus Kills Lubbock Woman
An 80-year-old Lubbock woman’s death is being blamed on the West Nile Virus, the first death in Lubbock of 2013 attributable to the mosquito-borne virus.
City health officials said the elderly woman who suffered from previous medical condition, died during the third week of September
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Lubbock Wounded Warrior Presented with New Home
The West Texas Home Builders Association presented the keys to a brand new home to Army Sergeant and Lubbock native Shawn Walton today.
The three bedroom house is the third home the Lubbock Homes for Heroes program has presented to a wounded warrior...
Use of City Postal Service Questioned
Mayor Glen Robertson is questioning the use of the City’s mail services by a City Councilmen.
Mayor Glen Robertson has asked the City Attorney to investigate whether or not District One Councilman Victor Hernandez utilized the City’s postal service, which is funded by City tax payers, for private business
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33K Students at Tech for ’12-’13
Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance has publicly stated a goal of 40,000 students by 2020.
Voters Must Have Photo ID To Cast Ballot
Lubbock voters must have a State or Federal photo identification card with them when they vote.
The next election in Lubbock is November 5, a Constitutional Amendment election and a recall election for District 1 voters.
In June, the Texas Attorney General announced photo identification will be required when voting in all Texas elections...
Texas Tech employees rank workplace #1
Texas Tech University employees aren't just happy -- they're very happy.
A recent survey of university employees by a California-based career satisfaction web site shows many Tech employees enjoy their work environment.
Glassdoor.com surveyed 110 universities across the U...
Lubbock’s Secret Tunnel Mystery Deepens
Speculation continues as to how a tunnel large enough to accommodate a man came to exist in a Lubbock neighborhood.
Texas Tech historian Dr. Robert Tidwell said on KFYO's Lubbock's First News that the tunnel could have been used by rum runners or speak-easy operators during prohibition...