Rob Snyder is the News & Sports Operations Manager for News/Talk 95.1/790, KFYO and Talk 1340 KKAM in Lubbock, plus the Brand Manager for News/Talk 1470, KYYW in Abilene, News/Talk 960, KGKL in San Angelo, and News/Talk 1290 in Wichita Falls. Snyder also contributes news & sports reports to TSN, the Texas State Network, which is heard on Talk 1340 & KFYO. In 2018, Snyder was named one of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce's "Twenty Under 40". In addition, Snyder has previously served as the CBS Sports Radio and ESPN Radio stringer for Texas Tech Football & Men's Basketball games in Lubbock. From 2016-2019, he was the co-host of the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard Show which is broadcast across more than 45 stations during high school football season. And, from 2001-2004, Snyder was the Network Producer for Texas Tech Football & Red Raider Basketball broadcasts from 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: robert.snyder@townsquaremedia.com
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Texas Tech Professor Says the City of Lubbock Should Change Its Name Due to Confederate Ti…
Dora Epstein Jones, who serves as an associate professor with the College of Architecture at Texas Tech, took to social media to say the City of Lubbock should change its name due to Thomas S. Lubbock's ties to the Confederate Army.
Ryan Hyatt’s Raiderland Expanding to Two Hours on Talk 1340
Starting June 15, Ryan Hyatt's Raiderland will expand to weekdays, 11am-1pm on Talk 1340. Hyatt will continue to be joined on the show by Rob Breaux. Listen on 1340 AM, the Talk 1340 App and KKAM.com
Big 12 Conference Revenue Distribution Slightly Declines Due to No 2020 Basketball Tournam…
It's the first decline in revenue for the Big 12 Conference in 13 seasons. Each school, for 2019-2020, will receive about $37.7 million from the conference.
Joyland Management Explains Why The Park Remains Closed
Normally, Joyland would have opened for the summer season by now. But the governor's current set of executive orders is keeping amusement parks closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Ronny Jackson Picks Up New Endorsement in Texas 13 Republican Primary Runoff
Both Ronny Jackson and Josh Winegarner have been picking up endorsements in advance of July's Republican Primary Runoff for the Texas 13th Congressional District. Texas 13 includes Amarillo, Wichita Falls and the northeast South Plains
Lubbock City Council to Consider Zoning Cases and LPD Budget Amendment at Tuesday’s Meetin…
The Lubbock City Council will consider the Second Readings for 10 separate zoning cases during Tuesday's city council meeting; including for townhomes to be built in South Lubbock at 1810 82nd Street. Tuesday's meeting will be held at the new Citizen's Tower at 1314 Avenue K.
TxDOT Crews to Begin Emergency Repairs to FM 669 in Garza County on Tuesday
The repair-work will start on Tuesday, after last Saturday's rain washed-out the road in several places south of Post
Two More Days of Rain Expected to Start the Week
Memorial Day's thunderstorms in Lubbock may bring some more hail. If any severe weather breaks out across the region, Ron Roberts will have updates on News/Talk 95.1 & 790, KFYO
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 10pm Saturday Night
Main hazards with today's storms, winds above 50 mph, hail of at least 0.5" inch and a possible tornado. Ron Roberts & Rob Snyder will have severe weather updates throughout the day on KFYO.
Unemployment Rate Almost Triples in Lubbock in April; Similar Increases Across West Texas
The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.8 percent in April. Lubbock's unemployment rate increased to 9.9 percent. Similar increases were seen all over West Texas, including El Paso's 14.8 percent and Odessa's 13.5 percent