Rob Snyder is the News & Operations Director for News/Talk 95.1/790, KFYO and Talk 1340 KKAM in Lubbock, Brand Manager for "Pratt on Texas" affiliate News/Talk 1470, KYYW in Abilene and a writer for News/Talk 960, KGKL in San Angelo and News/Talk 1290 in Wichita Falls. During football season, Snyder is the co-host of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show which is broadcast across more than 50 stations during high school football season. Snyder also contributes news & sports reports to TSN, the Texas State Network, which is heard on Talk 1340. In addition, he has previously served as the CBS Sports Radio and ESPN Radio stringer for Texas Tech Football & Men's Basketball games in Lubbock. Previously, Snyder was the Network Producer for Texas Tech Football & Red Raider Basketball from 2001-2004 with the All Sports Radio Network. A native Texan, Snyder graduated from Klein High School in north suburban Houston. He attended Texas Tech University before joining KFYO & Talk 1340 KKAM in January 2001. You'll hear Snyder anchoring newscasts on KFYO & Talk 1340, and filling in on various talk shows. Have a question or comment? Send an e-mail to: robertsnyder@townsquaremedia.com
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Xcel Energy Wrapping Up Repairs After Wednesday’s Wind Storm
At one point after Wednesday's wind storm, over 136,000 Xcel Energy customers across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico lost power. According to Xcel, it was a record-setting number for any outage event on the regional electrical system.
No Longer Speculation — Beto O’Rourke Is Officially Running for President
The former congressman from El Paso joins an already crowded field seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Tropical Storm-Force Winds Forecast for the KFYO Listening Area on Wednesday
Starting at 10am on Wednesday, sustained winds will be out of the west at 40 mph, with peak gusts between 60 to 75 mph depending on the region. Blowing dust will also impact driving across West Texas
Severe Storms Bring 70+ mph Winds to the South Plains
Two cities in the South Plains received wind gusts above 70 mph on Tuesday night. No major damage was reported
Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball Clinches Share of Big 12 Regular Season Title
The Red Raiders 80-73 win over Iowa State gives Texas Tech a share of their first-ever Big 12 Conference regular season championship. Jarrett Culver scored a career-high 31 points in the win.
Mark Griffin Re-Appointed to Texas Tech University System Board of Regents
Mark Griffin was one of three appointments Governor Greg Abbott made the TTU System Board of Regents on Wednesday. Griffin's six-year term will expire in 2025.
Texas Tech Officials in Austin for TTU System Day
Earlier this week, representatives from the four components of the Texas Tech University System, including Texas Tech University and Angelo State University, were in Austin to meet with legislators at the State Capitol
Heightened Police Presence Right Now at Coronado High School
Lubbock ISD police are investigating rumors of a weapon being in the possession of a student on campus. So far, no weapon has been found.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Proposes Hunting and Fishing Changes for 2019-2020
Numerous changes, including to fishing at Lake Alan Henry and the creation of a new javelina hunting season in the South Plains and Texoma, are being considered.
Additional Tickets Released for Saturday’s Texas Tech Game Against Kansas
Saturday night, Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball plays against Kansas at the United Supermarkets Arena in a nationally televised game on ESPN
Two Lubbock ISD Campuses Evacuated Due to Bomb Threats
Wednesday morning, Lubbock ISD's Whiteside Elementary School and Ramirez Elementary School were both evacuated due to bomb threats. No injuries have been reported. An "all-clear" was given to both campuses at 11am.
Lubbock Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge
Justin McDonald was arrested last week and charged with multiple offenses. He remains in custody at the Lubbock County Jail.