Jacob Coats is back for his second tour of duty with KFYO News. This time around he is KFYO's morning news anchor. Jacob is married and a graduate of both Lubbock High School and South Plains College. He previously worked for KFYO as a news anchor and show producer from December 2016 - January 2019.
Jacob Coats
Police Arrest 1 Person After Car Crashes into Lubbock Home
Lubbock Police attempted to pull over a vehicle, but the driver refused, initiating a short pursuit.
Roscoe, Texas Boy Seriously Injured by Accidental Gunshot in Fisher County
A 9-year-old boy is in a Lubbock hospital after being accidentally shot in Fisher County over the weekend.
Abilene Police Seek Search Warrants in Levelland Woman’s Possible Murder
Abilene Police have filed two search warrants for the phones of two people who were the last to have contact with Jeannie Quinn.
Round Rock Police Find $2 Million Worth of Methamphetamine in Gas Tank
During a traffic stop in Central Texas, a Round Rock police officer found 71 pounds of methamphetamine in the gas tank, worth nearly $2 million.
UIL to Begin Using Instant Replay at Football State Championship Games
The UIL has announced that they will begin using instant replay during the UIL Football State Championship games beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.
Missing Levelland Woman Found Dead in Abilene
A missing girl from Levelland was found dead on Tuesday (April 17) in Abilene.
[UPDATED] Missing Levelland Woman Found Dead In Abilene
The missing Levelland woman reported missing on Sunday was found dead Tuesday evening in Abilene. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
ICE Arrests Snyder Woman for Smuggling Illegal Immigrants
A Snyder, Texas woman has been arrested after police discovered that she was smuggling illegal immigrants.
TxDOT Traffic Stops Result in Marijuana and Cash Seizures
TxDOT has seized 66 pounds of marijuana and $110,000 in cash during traffic stops last weekend in Carson County.
Abilene Man Sentenced to 1 Month in Jail, 10 Years of Probation for Child Pornography
An Abilene man has been sentenced to one month in jail and 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.