Kelsee Pitman

After working in Lubbock for two years as the Trends and Friends host, Kelsee Pitman decided to trade in mics and become the local DJ here at Lonestar 99.5. She was born in Sherman, Texas but grew up in Austin, Texas. Kelsee attended college at Texas Tech University and received a degree in Journalism. She interned at Fox in Austin and KLBK/KAMC in Lubbock. She's so excited to be at KQBR-FM and talk all things Lubbock and country music. She grew up loving to listen to Bobby Bones and going to country concerts. When not working, she loves trying new places and being with friends and family. If you have a news story, feel free to email her at Kelsee.Pitman@townsquaremedia.com, or you can get social with Kelsee on social media: @Kelseepitman (Twitter), Kelsee Pitman (Facebook) and @kelseepitman (Instagram). She loves meeting new people and can’t wait to meet you!

Federal Judge In Texas Blocks FTC’s Noncompete Rule

A federal judge shot down the FTC’s rule banning noncompete agreements, a setback for the agency’s effort to free workers from restrictive employment contract terms. The commission said it is considering an appeal. The new rule makes existing noncompetes not enforceable, with one exception: Existing noncompete agreements for senior executives--or workers "earning more than $151,164 who are in

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When people express fears about sea creatures, it’s usually sharks or jellyfish. The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unlocked a new beach fear this month, fireworms. “Your...

Lubbock Local Restaurant Expands To 50th Street

A Lubbock local spot is opening a second location in a new area! Pollo Rico is located at 1912 Clovis Rd. Lubbock, TX. They offer a wide array of fresh food – cuarto pollo, barbacoa burritos, carnitas burritos, al pastor tacos, asada tacos, birria quesadillas, pollo quesadillas, and al pastor tortas. T...

Here’s Where People In Lubbock Are Getting New Jobs

Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones...

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If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year licenses expire at the end of August. Texans purchase more than 3.9 mil...

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Krista Gerlich Named to Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame

The Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that it will grow by eight with the addition of the Class of 2025. The incoming group of inductees is comprised of four coaches and four standout players who are being recognized for their achievements on the court and their overall influence on the game of basketball in Lone Star State...

Lubbock’s Human Bean Coffee Shop Sets Opening & Giveback

Something new is brewing in the Lubbock area. Yes that's right it's a coffee shop called The Human Bean. The Human Bean was founded in 1998 with a commitment to developing the very best coffee drive-thru in Southern Oregon. Today, our franchise family spans hundreds of locations open and in development across the country...