The City of Lubbock has a new fire chief. Council members unanimously confirmed Shaun Fogerson Tuesday evening.
Chief Lance Phelps is retiring after 32 years. His last day with the force will be May 26.
Fogerson has been with the department since 1992. He has served as deputy chief of operations for more than three years.
Chief Fogerson says this appointment is the confirmation of a life-long dream.
He graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech, has an advanced firefighter certification and is a Marine veteran. Fogerson has several commendations from Lubbock Fire Rescue, including the Medal of Valor.
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(AP Photo/Peter J. Carroll, File). FILE - In this Aug. 29, 1944 file photo, U.S. soldiers of Pennsylvania's 28th Infantry Division march along the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe in the background, four days after the liberation of Paris, France. T...
(AP Photo/Peter J. Carroll, File). FILE - In this Aug. 29, 1944 file photo, U.S. soldiers of Pennsylvania's 28th Infantry Division march along the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe in the background, four days after the liberation of Paris, France. T...
U.S. World War II veterans are back in Paris to celebrate the anniversary of the liberation of the French capital from the Nazis.
U.S. World War II veterans are back in Paris to celebrate the anniversary of the liberation of the French capital from the Nazis.
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(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File). FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019 file photo Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Houston. The popular pick to win ...
(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File). FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019 file photo Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Houston. The popular pick to win ...
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is planning to retire according to a report from ESPN.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is planning to retire according to a report from ESPN.
We're looking at some very hot days Sunday and Monday. By Tuesday, it looks like temperatures will be back to where they were this Saturday. At the moment, there are heat advisories in place until Sunday evening (likely Monday to follow also) for Lea Coun
We're looking at some very hot days Sunday and Monday. By Tuesday, it looks like temperatures will be back to where they were this Saturday. At the moment, there are heat advisories in place until Sunday evening (likely Monday to follow also) for Lea Coun
Covenant Children's now has a pediatric urgent care center in Lubbock. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, located at the corner of 82nd and Slide.
Covenant Children's now has a pediatric urgent care center in Lubbock. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, located at the corner of 82nd and Slide.
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(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File). FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Major phone companies are telling the country’s state attorneys general that they will do more against robocalls. It’s the latest step from g...
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File). FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. Major phone companies are telling the country’s state attorneys general that they will do more against robocalls. It’s the latest step from g...
Major phone companies are promising the country's state attorneys general that they will do more against robocalls.
Major phone companies are promising the country's state attorneys general that they will do more against robocalls.
Because the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County's proposed budgets will draw more property tax revenue on existing properties, there are required public hearings next couple of weeks.
Because the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County's proposed budgets will draw more property tax revenue on existing properties, there are required public hearings next couple of weeks.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay) Gun rights advocates gather outside the Texas Capitol where Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a round table discussion, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay) Gun rights advocates gather outside the Texas Capitol where Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a round table discussion, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
Texas' muscular gun-rights lobby is swiftly pushing back after Gov. Greg Abbott raised the possibility of tighter firearms laws after a gunman killed 22 people at an El Paso Walmart.
Texas' muscular gun-rights lobby is swiftly pushing back after Gov. Greg Abbott raised the possibility of tighter firearms laws after a gunman killed 22 people at an El Paso Walmart.
(Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP) In this July 25, 2019 file photo John Nicholas, brother of Rhogena Nicholas, lowers his head next to a photo of his sister during a news conference in Houston.
(Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP) In this July 25, 2019 file photo John Nicholas, brother of Rhogena Nicholas, lowers his head next to a photo of his sister during a news conference in Houston.
A former Houston police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the deadly January drug raid of a home that killed a couple who lived there and injured five officers, prosecutors announced Friday.
A former Houston police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the deadly January drug raid of a home that killed a couple who lived there and injured five officers, prosecutors announced Friday.
News release from Lubbock Power & Light: On Sunday, Aug. 25, Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) will complete an upgrade of utility infrastructure in downtown Lubbock. LP&L is upgrading electric line facilities in order to improve the long-term reliability of t
News release from Lubbock Power & Light: On Sunday, Aug. 25, Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) will complete an upgrade of utility infrastructure in downtown Lubbock. LP&L is upgrading electric line facilities in order to improve the long-term reliability of t
