Dan Jackson

General Manager

Lubbock, TX

Recent Articles by Dan

Consider This: Atmos Energy deserves criticism too

We want to know what you think. Voice your opinion by commenting below, by e-mailing us at considerthis@kcbd.com or by writing us at: KCBD-TV Attn: Consider This 5600 Avenue A Lubbock, TX 79404 ‘Consider This’ is a commentary by KCBD Vice-President and General Manager Dan Jackson.

Dan Jackson

Published February 25, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Consider This: Lubbock’s Transition to ERCOT

Dan Jackson

Published February 23, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Consider This: Government Accountability, Part 2

We want to know what you think. Voice your opinion by commenting below, by e-mailing us at considerthis@kcbd.com or by writing us at: KCBD-TV Attn: Consider This 5600 Avenue A Lubbock, TX 79404 'Consider This’ is a commentary by KCBD Vice-President and General Manager Dan Jackson.

Dan Jackson

Published February 9, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Consider This: Officials Must be Accountable

Dan Jackson

Published February 2, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Consider This: Funding of the Buddy Holly Hall

One of the largest and most exciting projects in Lubbock history has come to fruition. Construction of the Buddy Holly Hall of performing arts and sciences is complete and open for business.

Dan Jackson

Published January 26, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Consider This: City was prepared for Storm

Consider This: The City of Lubbock's report card on this week’s winter weather response.

Dan Jackson

Published January 12, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Consider This: Thank a teacher every chance you get

Dan Jackson

Published August 18, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Consider This: Tornado sirens on the radar

Consider This: A proposal from city hall on a long overdue project we can all support.

Dan Jackson

Published August 11, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Consider This: I Support a Special Session for COVID-19

Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson. We want to know what you think. Voice your opinion by commenting below, by e-mailing us at considerthis@kcbd.com or by writing us at: KCBD-TV Attn: Consider This 5600 Avenue A Lubbock, TX 79404

Dan Jackson

Published July 7, 2020 at 10:26 PM

Consider This: Local business needs us like never before

Consider This: We all have a role during this crisis.

Dan Jackson

Published March 24, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Consider This: A special message about COVID-19, KCBD and you

Like most companies, we are taking every step possible to protect our employees and plan for worst case scenarios. Because we know you count on us to do our jobs. And more than ever, to do them calmly and professionally.

Dan Jackson

Published March 17, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Consider This: Lubbock needs Tornado Sirens

New Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published March 10, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Consider This: Council Hijackers and Heroes

In a split vote late Tuesday night, Lubbock City Council voted for the zoning change needed to allow the Lubbock County Expo Center to be built at the location approved by voters more than a year ago.

Dan Jackson

Published February 26, 2020 at 11:53 PM

Consider This: A case for voting early in Lubbock County

Early voting is underway for the March 3rd primary, until February 28th. That means you have two full weeks and the added conveniences offered to early voters.

Dan Jackson

Published February 18, 2020 at 3:54 PM

The tremendous display of honor for Lubbock’s fallen first responders has once again revealed the true spirit of compassion, respect, and empathy so unique to our community.

Dan Jackson

Published January 14, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Consider this: Is it time for public surveillance cameras

Is it time for public surveillance cameras in Lubbock?

Dan Jackson

Published January 9, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Consider This: Giving this holiday season

Giving is what characterizes the Holiday Season and I can imagine no community more generous than Lubbock and the South Plains.

Dan Jackson

Published December 17, 2019 at 10:54 AM

New Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published October 29, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Consider This: A Familiar request for Lubbock

New Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published October 23, 2019 at 5:25 PM

Consider This: A few thoughts on Lubbock’s new Police Chief

Next week, the Lubbock city council will vote to finalize their choice for Lubbock’s next police chief.

Dan Jackson

Published October 8, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Consider This: A thank you to a former Chancellor for a new vet school

New Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published September 24, 2019 at 10:53 PM

Consider this: Honor, Courage, and Closure

The veterans that travel every year on the South Plains Honor Flight have embodied every meaning of the word honor.

Dan Jackson

Published September 17, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Consider This: Private Gun Sales Need to Require a Background Check

Read this week's Consider This from KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published September 10, 2019 at 4:59 PM

As I watched the tragic events in Odessa unfold this weekend, I was reminded what I said here just last week. From a law enforcement officer’s perspective, there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop.

Dan Jackson

Published September 3, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Consider This: Policing our streets is a dangerous job

Consider this … we sometimes hear the phrase “routine traffic stop.” Make no mistake, there is no such thing as a *routine* traffic stop. From KCBD General Manager Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson

Published August 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Consider this: Keeping eyes on the road as the school year begins

Consider this… Put the safety of our children first. Let’s put down the phones, watch for the designated school zones, and really look out for the kids.

Dan Jackson

Published August 13, 2019 at 6:33 PM

Consider This: The Community Coverage Tour is a community effort

Last week KCBD celebrated our 2019 Community Coverage Tour broadcasting from the communities of Tahoka, Littlefield, Plains, Petersburg and Shallowater.