Jacob Estrada worked as a KFYO News Anchor & Show Producer from 2013-2015 & 2017-2021
Jacob Estrada
Massive Apartment Fire Displaces 65 People in Abilene
Abilene authorities say the fire was set intentionally and have a suspect in custody at the Taylor County Jail.
Police Say Lubbock Woman Stole Beer, Then Ran Over Man With a Stolen Car
26-year-old Summer Nicole Hernandez is accused of driving a stolen car, trying to steal 2 cases of beer, and running a man over while trying to escape.
Lubbock Police Find Dead Dog Inside Submerged Vehicle
On Jan. 8th, the Lubbock police officers responded to a call about a person and their dog trapped inside a vehicle being submerged in an East Lubbock lake.
Texas Democrats Call for Senator Ted Cruz to Resign
Democrats take aim at Republicans who opposed the election certification of Joe Biden and accuse them of helping to incite the riot at the Capitol.
2nd Navy Seal Pleads Guilty in Death of Logan Melgar
ABC News reports that in 2017, while deployed to Mali, Melgar died during a hazing incident in which a member of Navy Seal Team 6 put him in a chokehold.
City of Lubbock’s Phone Lines Go Down
On Thursday morning, December 31st, the City of Lubbock reported that their phone system was down as of 9:15 a.m.
Special Election Date Set for Vacant Texas House District 68 Seat
The seat for District 68 has been vacated by well-known State Rep. Drew Springer, who defeated grassroots Republican candidate Shelley Luther in a runoff race for Texas Senate District 30.
LPD Confirms Skeletal Remains Belong to Missing Lubbock Woman
Lubbock police have confirmed that some skeletal remains found near Buffalo Springs Lake belong to missing Lubbock woman, 38-year-old Vicki Gray.
Baby Suffers Severe Brain Injury After Assault by Lubbock Man
When a 14-month-old girl was brought to the ER at University Medical Center, the mother told doctors she had fallen off a couch. But that's not what happened.
TTU School of Veterinary Medicine to Begin Accepting Applications
Texas Tech University’s new School of Veterinary Medicine has made plans to begin accepting and processing student applications for its first classes in 2021.