Tom Collins is the host of "Sunrise LBK" weekdays from 6:00-8:30 AM on KFYO. 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!
Tom Collins
YWCA Hosts Father-Daughter Event
Fathers and their daughters are summoned to attend the 5th Annual Father & Daughter Dance. The event is scheduled for Sunday February 9th at the Moe Turner Banquet Hall in the Lubbock Civic Center. Get the details at 7:20 a.m. Thursday January 30th on Lubbock’s First News with Tom Collins and Laura Mac....
Get Ready To Rumble At Thursday Night Fight Club
Thursday night, January 30th, all men are The Fight Club. What are your values worth? Are you willing to defend your family? Men of all ages are invited to this free event. Michael Page and Gary Young explain Thursday morning January 30th at 6:55 a...
Frank Gutierrez To Run For District 1 City Council And Speaks On Lubbock’s First News Wednesday
Frank Gutierrez is expected to oppose incumbent Victor Hernandez in the race for Lubbock City Council District 1. Gutierrez will make his official announcement at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th at Lubbock City Hall. Gutierrez will be available for your questions during his interview on Lubbock’s First News with Collins and Mac on 790, KFYO at 7:20 a...
HEARTLINE WOMEN’S CLINIC WELCOMES TONY PERKINS, PRESIDENT OF THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
On Sunday, February 9th, Tony Perkins, President of the Washington, D.C. based Family Research Council, will be the keynote speaker at an evening dinner and auction to benefit Heartline Women’s Clinic.
Tony and FRC have led the way in defending religious freedom in the public square, protecting the unborn and their mothers, defending and strengthening one man/one woman marriage, and promoting pro-
DEBRA MEDINA CANDIDATE FOR STATE COMPTROLLER SPEAKS IN LUBBOCK AND ON KFYO
Candidate for Texas State Comptroller Debra Medina will talk about her vision for Texas on Lubbock’s First News with Collins and Mac at 6:45 a.m. on Friday January 24th. Debra invites you to a live speaking engagement and dinner Friday evening at the Cast Iron Grill, located at 19th Street and I-27 in Lubbock...
DO YOU WHAT TIME IT IS? IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME!
It's Girl Scout Cookie time. The 2014 cookie sale begins Friday 1-24-14. Christy Baker of the Texas Oklahoma Plains Council will introduce you to the newest variety of the legendary Girl Scout Cookie.
Tune in Lubbock's First News with Tom Collins and Laura Mac at 7:20 a...
MEET THE WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR OF THE MOVIE THE ARROYO
Jeremy Boreing, he is the co-writer, co-producer and director of The Arroyo. The Arroyo is currently showing at the Premiere Cinema at the South Plains Mall. This local film production for the big screen features the local talent of Kenny Maines, David Armindariz, Glen Polk and Junior Vasquez.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER MARK HEINRICH DISCUSSES HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Lubbock County Commissioner Precinct 2 Mark Heinrich seeks re-election in 2014. Heinrich will appear on Lubbock’s First News with Tom Collins and Laura Mac Tuesday 1-21-14.
Mark Heinrich will discuss his re-election campaign at 7:20 a.m. o...
LUBBOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2 CANDIDATE BREUGAL TO SPEAK
Lubbock County Commissioner Precinct 2 Candidate John David Breugal speaks to Tom Collins and Laura Mac Monday 1-20-14. Breugal is challenging incumbent Precinct 2 Commissioner Mark Heinrich. Hear the interview with John David Breugal at 7:20 a.m. o...
RED SHOE SHINDIG BENEFITS RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
You are invited to the 2014 Red Shoe Shindig helping Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest. The benefit dinner and auction is scheduled for March 7, 2014 at the Merket Alumni Center on the Texas Tech campus.
Phyllis Jones of Ronald McDonald House joins Collins and Mac on Lubbock’s First News at 8:20 a...