Shaley Sanders

Shaley Sanders is a fifth-generation Texan with a deep-seated love for the Lone Star State. Shaley joins the KCBD news team after reporting for KLTV, KCBD's sister station in Tyler. During her time at KLTV, she covered several impactful stories such as the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West. She was also invited into a hospital's delivery room where a woman used FaceTime so that her military husband could watch their daughter's birth from overseas. A graduate of Texas Christian University, Shaley earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sociology. Following graduation, Shaley completed successful stints in both New York and Philadelphia where she created video content for well-known fashion companies and managed media and fashion shows for some of the world's finest designers during New York's Fashion Week. Shaley is also a graduate of the Travel Channel Academy, where she honed her skills in the art of digital filmmaking with mentors from New York University's Film School.

Recent Articles by Shaley

Nonprofit partners with church to offer Sensory Santa event

Radar Foundations Inc. has partnered with Plainview’s First Baptist Church to host their first Sensory Santa event.

Shaley Sanders

Published December 4, 2018 at 3:01 PM

KCBD Cares: Researchers warn parents of deceptive advertising in kid-friendly apps

From games inspired by popular television shows to digital play labeled as educational, children’s apps continue to explode on smart phones and tablets.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 28, 2018 at 10:00 PM

A hidden danger could be in your home.Have you ever purchased furniture and smelled something odd? Something chemical?

Shaley Sanders and Rachel DePompa

Published November 27, 2018 at 6:09 PM

County responds to former medical examiner’s explanation of backlog, provides update on outstanding cases

Lubbock County officials sat down with the KCBD Investigates Team following our exclusive interview with former Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sridhar Natarajan.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 20, 2018 at 10:07 PM

KCBD Investigates: Exclusive Interview with former Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner on backlog of cases

In his first exclusive television interview since leaving the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dr. Sridhar Natarajan tells his side of the story.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 19, 2018 at 6:32 PM

Hosted by the Junior League of Lubbock, every year Holiday Happening ushers in the Christmas season.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 15, 2018 at 3:20 PM

73rd annual Pep Thanksgiving Festival preparations underway

Preparations are underway for the 73rd annual Pep Thanksgiving Festival.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM

South Plains Food Bank accepting applications for senior boxes

Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the South Plains Food Bank provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60-years-old and older.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 13, 2018 at 4:08 PM

The vision and next steps for the Lubbock County Expo Center

A plan that came together on the heels of the vote to close the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum won approval Tuesday night. So now that the plan came together so quickly, what's next?

Shaley Sanders

Published November 7, 2018 at 7:56 PM

Voters choose to increase hotel/motel occupancy & rental car tax for Lubbock County Expo Center

Lubbock County voters have decided on a proposed increase to hotel/motel occupancy and rental car taxes to fund a multipurpose arena.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 6, 2018 at 2:54 PM

Denver City police seize 19 kilos of cocaine, make 2 arrests

Chief of Denver City Police, David Hennigan said one of his officers made one of the largest, if not the largest drug bust in Yoakum County history on Friday.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 6, 2018 at 1:23 PM

No-kill dog rescue says adoptions are down because of an impassable road

Sallie Morris owns Morris Safe House, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing dogs and finding them loving, permanent homes. “When it rains, it’s virtually impossible to get in and out.”

Shaley Sanders

Published November 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM

KCBD Cares: Why administrators really don’t want you taking your kids out of school early for the holidays

With the holidays right around the corner, schools often see a drop in attendance numbers.Missing two days of class a month qualifies as chronically absent and can lead to lower levels of achievement, even for young students.

Shaley Sanders

Published October 29, 2018 at 9:00 PM

Lubbock artist competing in ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ campaign jingle contest

The ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ campaign is looking for a new jingle, and local artist, Junior Vasquez, hopes you will vote for him.

Shaley Sanders

Published October 23, 2018 at 6:23 PM

KCBD Investigates: Man may have to wait at least 8 months to receive father’s death certificate

Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sam Andrews said when he took over for Dr. Sridhar Natarajan on October 1, he discovered a backlog of 427 cases.

Shaley Sanders

Published October 17, 2018 at 5:02 PM

KCBD Investigates questions ME’s 427 backlogged cases

The KCBD Investigates Team started asking questions about a backlog at the Lubbock County Medical Examiner's Office. Those questions prompted Lubbock County Commissioners to host a news conference at the medical examiner's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Shaley Sanders

Published October 16, 2018 at 2:49 PM

From college student to inmate, a look at the place Daniels has called home for the past year

Hollis Daniels is in the Lubbock County Detention Center charged with capital murder of a peace officer. Daniels is also facing a federal charge of possession of a stolen firearm.

Shaley Sanders

Published October 10, 2018 at 6:47 PM

Extended interview: TTU police chief reflects on anniversary of Officer East’s death

Extended excerpts of Shaley Sanders' interview with Texas Tech University Police Chief Kyle Bonath

Shaley Sanders

Published October 9, 2018 at 9:30 PM

Texas Tech University police chief opens up about loss of Officer Floyd East Junior

Texas Tech Police Chief Kyle Bonath opens up about the night one of his officers was shot and killed while working at the police department. As he reflects on the anniversary of Officer Floyd East Junior's death, he talks about some of the changes made at the department and across campus.