An aspiring writer and radio producer out of Lubbock, Texas. Jacob graduated from South Plains College in 2014 with an AAS degree in Sound Technology and is set to graduate in 2019 with a Bachelor's in Media Communications from Full Sail University in Florida. Jacob anchors KFYO News on weekday mornings and contributes to KFYO.com.
Jacob Estrada
One Arrested After Early Morning Car Chase in Lubbock
At about 8 a.m., the suspect led police on a short car chase from 114th Street to 122nd and Kenosha Avenue and was taken into custody.
One Person Injured After Car Strikes Overpass Pillar in Lubbock
Lubbock Police are investigating a car accident that occurred under an overpass of East Loop 289 Tuesday morning, Jan. 21st, 2020.
Ag Producers Invited to HPWD’s Playa Lakes Joint Venture
The group will hold two meetings in February to discuss new ways to measure the potential impacts of playa lakes on land management.
Two Young Boys Die in Hale County Car Accident
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that two teenagers were killed in a car accident in Hale County last week.
Lubbock High School Lifts Hold Protocol After ‘Unsupported Rumor’ of Weapon on Campus
Lubbock ISD police responded to the Lubbock High School campus to investigate and found no evidence of a weapon on campus.
Lubbock Mourns Death of 2 First Responders at Candlelight Vigil
Local first responders and the Lubbock community gathered for a candlelight memorial to honor fallen Police Officer Nicholas Reyna and Lieutenant Eric Hill.
Slaton Man Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault of a Minor
According to court records, the defense was able to draw attention to inconsistent testimony from the alleged victim in the case.
TxDOT Reschedules Lane Closure for Marsha Sharp Freeway
TxDOT crews will be closing the right mainlane along eastbound Marsha Sharp Freeway on Thursday, Jan. 16, so work can begin on a third auxiliary lane.
Donate Blood & Get Free Movie Tickets and Popcorn in Lubbock
If you donate at UMC's blood drive, you’ll receive two free movie tickets and two popcorn vouchers valid at Premiere Cinemas, located in the South Plains Mall.
Lubbock Police Investigate a Fatal Car Accident
Lubbock police are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Friday morning, January 10th, 2020.
Lubbock Grand Jury Indicts 2 Men, 1 Woman for Sex Crimes Against Children
Two men and one woman were indicted for attempting to entice minors with sexually explicit images. Both men were also indicted for possessing child pornography.
Multiple People Injured in 2-Vehicle Accident on Highway 62/82
A white Dodge pickup reportedly did not yield the right of way while trying to cross the highway and collided with a black Chevy Suburban.