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Remember This Movie? ‘The Arroyo’ Starred Familiar Lubbock Faces
"2,000 miles of unprotected border. One man draws a line." The Arroyo, a modern western movie set against the lawlessness of America’s Southern border, is now available nationwide on iTunes and Amazon. Ben Sharpio writes, ‘As the fallout continues from Rep. Eric Cantor’s (R-VA) defeat in his primary at...
Texas’ Biggest Earthquake: 93 Years of Remembrance
August 16, 1931 saw Texas' largest recorded earthquake rock its foundations near Valentine, TX. With a magnitude reaching 6.5 on the Richter scale, this natural disaster left its mark in history books. Richter scale measurements. Although Charles Richter, the creator of the Richter scale, didn't release his measuring device until...
Melt Your Insides: The Horrific Things Texas Heat Can Do To Your Body
Heat kills more people in the U.S. than any other extreme weather combined- including tornados, hurricanes, lightning, floods, and earthquakes. More than 300 Texans died from heat in 2023. The way heat kills is as horrific as any other weather-related death, too. It can cause extreme damage to your body,...
Dear Lubbock, Support For The Expo Center Is Crucial To Growth
I thought the Lubbock County Commissioners had a strange request this week. The Lubbock County Commissioners were asked to show their support for the Expo Center, which of course they did. Lubbock residents also supported the Expo Center in an overwhelming vote. Every potential donor or supporter needs to know that the majority of the people in Lubbock want this thing to happen.
Could This Be The Most Hated Man in Lubbock, Texas?
I don't know about you guys, but a guilty pleasure of mine is scrolling through the drama on the popular local Facebook page, Lubbock County Mugshots. Most of the page is devoted to mugshots and a little public shaming for DUIs and such, but sometimes, the page is utilized to track down bad guys.
The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
Midland County Residents Outraged Over Tainted Water Supply
Residents south of Midland, Texas city limits recently discovered they've been drinking, bathing, and utilizing bathing water containing traces of arsenic and other harmful chemicals that exceed the mandated state standards for three years without notice. Records show that between 2020 and 2023, their well water, maintained by a private...
Texas Gateway Church Not Empty Enough After Pedophilia Scandal
How would you ever justify showing up to a church where the pastor was arrested for pedophilia?. It's understood that a person is a person and a building is a building, but it would be logical to think that the building would be empty after a pastor is exposed for pedophilia. A picture shows that most of the 8,000-person capacity church is empty, but how the few could show up is beyond me. It should be noted that there are six locations of the Gateway Church and at least one was "packed" when church leaders addressed the scandal.
Is It Legal To Carry A Gun Inside a Cemetery in Texas?
In Texas, you can carry a firearm in many different places. Texas has Constitutional Carry and both Open and Concealed Carry laws. Citizens can also get their Concealed Handgun License in addition to being able to carry without a license. However, there are some places you are not allowed to...
Road Trip to the Best Little Ol’ Town in Texas
Make plans to visit the town Texas Monthly calls the Texas version of Aspen, Colorado. I often write about my affinity for small towns. Having grown up in little old Vernon, Texas, being in a small town takes me back to my younger days. These days I call Wichita Falls...
Join KFYO Thursday For The Trump/Biden Debate Watch Party
Join News/Talk 95.1 FM and 790 AM KFYO on Thursday, June 27 as we gather together at Premiere Cinemas at the South Plains Mall to watch the first Presidential Debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. The KFYO Presidential Debate Watch Party is sponsored by the Dustin...
Here’s Your Chance To Bring Back A Retired Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavor
Ice cream fans can vote in the 16-flavor bracket to bring back one fan-favorite flavor. For those who have experienced that heartbreak, Blue Bell announced a new tournament to bring back one of 16 of their discontinued flavors. It's called "The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament", and it puts 16...
Second Annual Christmas in July Event is Coming to Lubbock
As Lubbock, Texas is surrendering to the heat of the summer, it has many of us daydreaming about the end of the year. Not only do the later months bring us cooler weather, but they also bring everyone’s favorite holidays. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, the last...
These Texas Power Grid Changes Could Have Helped In Winter Storm Uri
Last week we told you that ERCOT said Texas is ready for the summer. ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told board members the riskiest time will be in August from 8 to 10 p.m. due to hotter temperatures and also the increased reliance on renewables. Vegas said since the previous year,...
Texas Teacher Violently Struck During Middle School Fight
A shocking video of a fight at a Middle School in El Paso has gone viral. A video appears to show a fight between two students at Hurshel Antwine Middle School in El Paso. The video also shows a teacher who was caught in the middle of the fight and thrown to the ground. The fact that the kids are laughing in the background is disturbing.
Rural Texas Students Suffer As Most New Teachers Are Unlicensed
Teachers are quitting their Texas classrooms. And who could blame them? Between low pay compared to other states, big class sizes, burnout, and low state funding per student, it sounds stressful at best, if not downright dismal. So Texas is responding by increasing their pay, giving them more classroom support,...
Lubbock’s Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Announces VIP & Grand Opening Date
Back in March, I told y'all the exciting news that a little bit of Hawaii is coming to Lubbock. Well, now we have some more information on it!. Back in the 1880s pineapples, sugar plantations and workforce were growing in Hawaii. As that was happening workers' lunches normally had leftover meats and rice from the night before.
71-Year-Old Hottie Makes History As Oldest Miss Texas USA Contestant
Marissa Teijo didn't go home with the crown at the Miss Texas USA pageant last weekend, but she certainly left a lasting impression. The 71-year-old fitness guru from El Paso made history as the oldest ever to compete in Miss Texas USA. She was up against nearly 100 competitors and gave them all a run for their money, reminding us that age is just a number.
Lubbock, This Is How To Get A Free Pet Spay/ Neuter This Friday
There is no denying it, Lubbock has a pet overpopulation problem. I can't open my Facebook without seeing someone who needs to find great, loving homes for an unexpected litter of kittens or puppies. I'm certainly not judging anyone, but there is a way to prevent that from happening we are all well aware of, spaying/ neutering.
Hey, Texans! Here’s how to Keep Your Dog Safe During Fireworks
It is about to be firework season in Texas, a dreaded time for all of us dog owners. It is especially annoying because it’s not just July 4th that people are setting off fireworks, it’s the days leading up to it and for month afterwards as people decide they’d rather keep the whole neighborhood awake on a random Tuesday night rather than just wait till next year.
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