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Texas Ghost Town: The Mysterious and Gruesome Story of Baby Head
Chad Hasty, KFYO.comGet our free mobile appTexas Ghost Towns are scattered across the State of Texas. Each of them has a story and each of them leave behind some mystery as well. When it comes to mystery, Baby Head has to rank as one of the most mysterious and gruesome ghost towns in Texas.Baby Head, Texas... or what's left of it, is located off Highway 16 about 10 miles north of Llano. Don't even bother looking for a welcome sign. It doesn't exist. No one lives in Baby Head anymore and truth be told, there is no town. All that is is left is a Historical Marker, a cemetery, and a creek...…Chad Hasty, KFYO.comGet our free mobile appTexas Ghost Towns are scattered across the State of Texas. Each of them has a story and each of them leave behind some mystery as well. When it comes to mystery, Baby Head has to rank as one of the most mysterious and gruesome ghost towns in Texas.Baby Head, Texas... or what's left of it, is located off Highway 16 about 10 miles north of Llano. Don't even bother looking for a welcome sign. It doesn't exist. No one lives in Baby Head anymore and truth be told, there is no town. All that is is left is a Historical Marker, a cemetery, and a creek...WW…
Townsquare Media Announces Addition of The Chad Hasty Show at 5pm as Part of New Network
Chad Hasty (Provided by Jody Smyers Photography)As part of the creation of a new statewide network, The Chad Hasty Show is being expanded to air weekdays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Lubbock, Abilene and Wichita Falls.Chad Hasty has hosted a solo talk show, weekdays 8:30 - 11 a.m. on KFYO in Lubbock since October 1st, 2012. Hasty has had ratings and revenue success with his show on 95.1 & 790 KFYO, and Townsquare Media has selected Hasty to be the first host for the new network, which is named Texas Townsquare Media Network (TTMN).Over the years, the impact that Hasty's show has had across the...…Chad Hasty (Provided by Jody Smyers Photography)As part of the creation of a new statewide network, The Chad Hasty Show is being expanded to air weekdays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Lubbock, Abilene and Wichita Falls.Chad Hasty has hosted a solo talk show, weekdays 8:30 - 11 a.m. on KFYO in Lubbock since October 1st, 2012. Hasty has had ratings and revenue success with his show on 95.1 & 790 KFYO, and Townsquare Media has selected Hasty to be the first host for the new network, which is named Texas Townsquare Media Network (TTMN).Over the years, the impact that Hasty's show has had across the...WW…
Apple Recognizes Two Lubbock-Cooper Schools
LCISDGet our free mobile appLubbock-Cooper ISD announced on Wednesday that two of its elementary schools, East Elementary and South Elementary have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools.According to a press release the recognition is for 2023 to 2026. Apple Distinguished Schools are "centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal".The elementary schools are two of five elementary schools in the growing Lubbock-Cooper ISD. The entire district...…LCISDGet our free mobile appLubbock-Cooper ISD announced on Wednesday that two of its elementary schools, East Elementary and South Elementary have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools.According to a press release the recognition is for 2023 to 2026. Apple Distinguished Schools are "centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal".The elementary schools are two of five elementary schools in the growing Lubbock-Cooper ISD. The entire district...WW…
Texas Grandfather Shoots Grandson at Wedding, Ceremony Continues
Jens Lelie, Unsplash.comGet our free mobile appA Texas man has been charged with felony child abuse after he accidentally shot his grandson at a wedding he was officiating in Nebraska.Michael Gardner of Odessa, who serves as a County Commissioner for Ector County, was officiating his nephew's wedding in Nebraska. The gun was supposed to be part of the wedding ceremony according to a report from NBCDFW. The plan was to fire the gun, using a blank, to summon the bride and start the music so she could walk down the aisle.According to the Washington Post, it all went wrong. Gardner told the...…Jens Lelie, Unsplash.comGet our free mobile appA Texas man has been charged with felony child abuse after he accidentally shot his grandson at a wedding he was officiating in Nebraska.Michael Gardner of Odessa, who serves as a County Commissioner for Ector County, was officiating his nephew's wedding in Nebraska. The gun was supposed to be part of the wedding ceremony according to a report from NBCDFW. The plan was to fire the gun, using a blank, to summon the bride and start the music so she could walk down the aisle.According to the Washington Post, it all went wrong. Gardner told the...WW…
Another Buc-ee's Location In Texas Will Break Ground Soon. Here's Where and When
Chad Hasty, KFYO.comGet our free mobile appThere aren't many gas stations or travel centers in the United States that are as highly anticipated as the opening of a new Buc-ee's location. Cities across Texas and now the southern United States are almost competing with one another to get the giant beaver sign in the sky built in their city.For Amarillo, the wait is almost over. Buc-ee's announced on Tuesday that they will break ground on its new location on Friday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m.The new Buc-ee's will be located at 9900 East Interstate 40. The store will be 74,000 square feet and will...…Chad Hasty, KFYO.comGet our free mobile appThere aren't many gas stations or travel centers in the United States that are as highly anticipated as the opening of a new Buc-ee's location. Cities across Texas and now the southern United States are almost competing with one another to get the giant beaver sign in the sky built in their city.For Amarillo, the wait is almost over. Buc-ee's announced on Tuesday that they will break ground on its new location on Friday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m.The new Buc-ee's will be located at 9900 East Interstate 40. The store will be 74,000 square feet and will...WW…
Lubbock Man Found Dead on Road Was Shot
Lubbock Police were called to a scene early Wednesday that a body was found near North Loop 289 and Interstate 27. Initial reports out on Wednesday said that the man had likely been injured in a hit and run. But Wednesday afternoon, Lubbock Police reported that that wasn't the case. Instead, the man who was found dead was shot. According to a press release from the Lubbock Police Department, 32-year-old Infant of Davila (his legal name), who was also known as Adrian Davila, was found dead at 3:25am on May 8. According to Lubbock Police the initial report was a hit and run, but a further...…Lubbock Police were called to a scene early Wednesday that a body was found near North Loop 289 and Interstate 27. Initial reports out on Wednesday said that the man had likely been injured in a hit and run. But Wednesday afternoon, Lubbock Police reported that that wasn't the case. Instead, the man who was found dead was shot. According to a press release from the Lubbock Police Department, 32-year-old Infant of Davila (his legal name), who was also known as Adrian Davila, was found dead at 3:25am on May 8. According to Lubbock Police the initial report was a hit and run, but a further...WW…
How Much Does it Cost to Live In Texas?
In Texas, it's recommended that a single person maintains a minimum salary of roughly $43,000 in order to live comfortably. For supporting a small family? $57,000. So, what does that mean to "live comfortably" in The Lone Star State? Looking at the average cost of living expenses throughout the state, we can see how Texans like to spend their money. Sofi.com breaks down the average expenditures throughout the state: As of 2023, the average home in Texas is priced at $290,863. Also, in 2021, the average rent payment was $1,167 (a good portion less than the current...…In Texas, it's recommended that a single person maintains a minimum salary of roughly $43,000 in order to live comfortably. For supporting a small family? $57,000. So, what does that mean to "live comfortably" in The Lone Star State? Looking at the average cost of living expenses throughout the state, we can see how Texans like to spend their money. Sofi.com breaks down the average expenditures throughout the state: As of 2023, the average home in Texas is priced at $290,863. Also, in 2021, the average rent payment was $1,167 (a good portion less than the current...WW…
The Texas Rangers Have Announced A New Minor League Team Is Coming To The Hub City
The Texas Rangers have announced a new Single-A baseball team coming to the Rangers farm system in 2025. The team is actually relocating from Kinston, North Carolina were they go by the name, Down East Wood Ducks. The new team name? The Hub City Spartanburgers. Yes, you read that right. So does that mean minor league baseball is coming to Lubbock? Is the Hub City finally getting a team after all these years of people pushing for a team? And where will they play? Well, the sad fact is, while Lubbock is known as the Hub City, apparently another city in the United States is known as the Hub...…The Texas Rangers have announced a new Single-A baseball team coming to the Rangers farm system in 2025. The team is actually relocating from Kinston, North Carolina were they go by the name, Down East Wood Ducks. The new team name? The Hub City Spartanburgers. Yes, you read that right. So does that mean minor league baseball is coming to Lubbock? Is the Hub City finally getting a team after all these years of people pushing for a team? And where will they play? Well, the sad fact is, while Lubbock is known as the Hub City, apparently another city in the United States is known as the Hub...WW…
Massive Change Comes To The Lubbock City Council With More Coming
If you are someone that has been wanting to see change come the Lubbock City Council, you are in luck and more changes are set to happen in June. On Tuesday, May 14, new City Council members were sworn in and a runoff election June awaits other council members and the seat for District 2. The following were sworn in on Tuesday: David Glasheen, who now represents District 3, Brayden Rose, who now represents District 4, and Tim Collins who now represents District 6. Jorge Hernandez was also sworn in as Municipal Court Judge. None of the City Council members that were sworn in on Tuesday faced...…If you are someone that has been wanting to see change come the Lubbock City Council, you are in luck and more changes are set to happen in June. On Tuesday, May 14, new City Council members were sworn in and a runoff election June awaits other council members and the seat for District 2. The following were sworn in on Tuesday: David Glasheen, who now represents District 3, Brayden Rose, who now represents District 4, and Tim Collins who now represents District 6. Jorge Hernandez was also sworn in as Municipal Court Judge. None of the City Council members that were sworn in on Tuesday faced...WW…
Is it Legal to Live In a Storage Unit In Texas?
No. Okay, okay, in truth, there's a little more to it than that. We all go through some tough times, some tougher than others. There may be a moment in your life where you are in need of a temporary living space. In this case, I would advise asking a friend or relative, finding a cheap hotel nearby, or in worst cases, finding a safe and legal spot to park your car and crash there for a night or two. What I, along with the U.S. Federal Government, advise against is sleeping and/or living in your storage unit. There are numerous risks to your bank account and your health in doing so. No...…No. Okay, okay, in truth, there's a little more to it than that. We all go through some tough times, some tougher than others. There may be a moment in your life where you are in need of a temporary living space. In this case, I would advise asking a friend or relative, finding a cheap hotel nearby, or in worst cases, finding a safe and legal spot to park your car and crash there for a night or two. What I, along with the U.S. Federal Government, advise against is sleeping and/or living in your storage unit. There are numerous risks to your bank account and your health in doing so. No...WW…