Tom Collins is back for another tour of duty with KFYO, this time partnering with Dave King for "Sunrise LBK", the KFYO Morning Show. Tom previously served as host of Lubbock's First News on KFYO from October 2012-February 2017. Tom has been on and around the air waves since 1980, with stints at many radio stations in Lubbock: KSEL AM-FM, KEND, KTLK, KKIK-FM, KZII and now over 20 years, combined, at KFYO. Tom is an independent business operator involved in marketing and advertising. He's a Texas Tech Graduate with a B.A. in telecommunications and business minor. Tom has two adult children, two dogs (Jimmy Don and Memphis) and a worthless cat named Spin. He’s old enough to know-better, and young enough to do it again!
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Lubbock Public Health Coordinator Emphasizes Importance Of Vaccinations
Lubbock's Public Health Coordinator Becky Brawley advocates for compliance to recommended vaccination schedules beginning at birth. Many diseases were thought to be eradicated but continue to resurface in our communities. Pertussis or Whooping Cough is an illness that can become extremely serious in just a short time.
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Get Your Tickets To Fun At Moody Gardens On Lubbock’s First News
Moody Gardens on Galveston Island opens the Real Pirates exhibit this spring. The exhibit features 150 actual artifacts from a sunken pirate ship. New attractions include a ropes course, zip line and new 3D and 4D movies.
This week listen to Lubbock's First News to win Family Four Packs of fun at Moody Gardens on Galveston Island. ...
Llano Estacado Winery To Hold Chocolate Fantasia
Wednesday February 5th on KFYO, Mike Laughlin of the Llano Estacado Winery explains the finer points of Chocolate Fantasia with Tom and Laura at 7:40 a.m. Join the conversation and win tickets to the event.
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Lubbock Master Gardeners Have Tips For Growing
Lubbock Master Gardeners Association presents the Master’s Touch Speaker Series throughout the month of February. This week’s presentation is “Totally Tomatoes” with Des Dunn, February 6th, 7:00 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church at
4600 48th Street...
State Comptroller Candidate Hilderbran Speaks On Lubbock’s First News
Harvey Hilderbran is a republican candidate for Texas State Comptroller. Hilderbran will on Lubbock's First News with Collins and Mac at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday February 5th. Your questions and comments are welcome as Harvey Hilderbran shares his vision for Texas.
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Texas Tech Athletic Director Anticipates National Signing Day
National Signing Day is this Wednesday February 5th. Texas Tech's Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt shares his thoughts and anticipation on the eve of the big day!
Listen to Lubbock's First News in the Tuesday February 4th after 8:00 a.m. w...
Jenna Bush Hager To Speak At Lubbock Women’s Club
The Lubbock Women's Club welcomes Jenna Bush Hager to the Annual Speaker Series on March 6, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available to the public for $60.Jenna is the author of the New York Times best seller Ana's Story and daughter of former U...
Moody Gardens Opens Real Pirate Exhibit This Spring
Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is Texas a jewel that is perfect for a weekend excursion. This spring Moody Gardens opens the Real Pirates exhibit, featuring actual artifacts from a sunken pirate ship. This spring new attractions include a ropes course, zip line and new 3D and 4D movies...
Save The Date – Lubbock Lions Club Pancake Festival Is February 22nd
The Lions Club Pancake Festival is February 22nd. Jason Gloe of the Lubbock Lions Club will join Tom and Laura on Lubbock's First News on Monday at 7:20 a.m.Each year the Lubbock Lions Club hosts the Largest Pancake Festival in the world...
Superbowl Draws Attention From The Human Trafficking Industry
The Super Bowl draws the larger attendance crowds than any other sporting event in America. The masses of people than are infused into the surrounding areas create an atmosphere that encourages the human trafficking and sex industries. It's not what most people think about as the anticipation of the game approaches...