January 12, 2022
Location: Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.
Pete Christy
Pete made a big decision in September 2004, leaving the top 5 market of Philadelphia to return to Lubbock and start a family. Pete returned to Lubbock after spending 7 years in the big city of Philadelphia. He had been a Sports Anchor/Reporter at the Comcast Networks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Market #4). He covered the city's sports teams (Eagles, 76ers, Flyers and Phillies) but his speciality was announcing and reporting on his favorite sport - boxing, including Middleweight Champion Bernard Hopkins stunning Knockout wins over Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya.
Pete's sports challenges known as "I Beat Pete" were extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic Region as he faced celebrities and viewers in the sport or game that they play. It's a chance to give some exposure to those non-traditional sports, like Football Net, Curling, Sled Hockey, Kite Buggying and Australian Rules Football. Pete was nominated 2 times for best Sports Reporter in the Mid-Atlantic Emmys and in 2004 right before he left to return to Lubbock, he won an Emmy for best Sports Show allowing him to leave Philadelphia on top!
After 7 years in the big city, Pete gladly returned to Lubbock to continue his passionate style of sports broadcasting that attracts not only the hard-core sports viewer, but also the non-sports fan. By being creative, entertaining and informative, Pete attracted many viewers with his unique style and viewer-interaction sportscasts during his first stint as KCBD's Sports Director when he was at NewsChannel 11 from 1995-97. His Pete's Sports Challenges highlighting our area's local sports were a favorite among viewers in the South Plains including his crash on a motorcycle.
Since his return Pete has won numerous Texas AP Broadcasters Best Sportscast awards. Prior to that, Pete was a Sports Anchor/Reporter at KDRV-TV in Medford Oregon. His broadcast travels have also taken him to stations in New Jersey, Virginia and Washington D.C. Despite his love of Texas Tech and Lubbock, Pete was born in Maryland and attended the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in New York where he graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Pete actually got his start when he was 14, predicting games on a local radio station in his hometown. By 16 he was the Sports Director at WPTX-AM/WMDM-FM in Maryland.
Pete, his daughter Bella and son Henley are elated to call Lubbock home!
Pete's sports challenges known as "I Beat Pete" were extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic Region as he faced celebrities and viewers in the sport or game that they play. It's a chance to give some exposure to those non-traditional sports, like Football Net, Curling, Sled Hockey, Kite Buggying and Australian Rules Football. Pete was nominated 2 times for best Sports Reporter in the Mid-Atlantic Emmys and in 2004 right before he left to return to Lubbock, he won an Emmy for best Sports Show allowing him to leave Philadelphia on top!
After 7 years in the big city, Pete gladly returned to Lubbock to continue his passionate style of sports broadcasting that attracts not only the hard-core sports viewer, but also the non-sports fan. By being creative, entertaining and informative, Pete attracted many viewers with his unique style and viewer-interaction sportscasts during his first stint as KCBD's Sports Director when he was at NewsChannel 11 from 1995-97. His Pete's Sports Challenges highlighting our area's local sports were a favorite among viewers in the South Plains including his crash on a motorcycle.
Since his return Pete has won numerous Texas AP Broadcasters Best Sportscast awards. Prior to that, Pete was a Sports Anchor/Reporter at KDRV-TV in Medford Oregon. His broadcast travels have also taken him to stations in New Jersey, Virginia and Washington D.C. Despite his love of Texas Tech and Lubbock, Pete was born in Maryland and attended the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in New York where he graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Pete actually got his start when he was 14, predicting games on a local radio station in his hometown. By 16 he was the Sports Director at WPTX-AM/WMDM-FM in Maryland.
Pete, his daughter Bella and son Henley are elated to call Lubbock home!
Tamara Spencer - FRIDAY
Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth
Tamara Spencer dedicated 18 ½ years of her life to serving and protecting League City citizens. A native of Rochester , NY, Spencer relocated to the Houston area in 1975, graduating from J. Frank Dobie High School, and attending San Jacinto College.
Spencer got her start in law enforcement in 1997 as a League City Patrol Officer. After 10 years on the League City Police force, Spencer was promoted to Sergeant, and quickly stepped in to serve as a Special Operations Sergeant. She left the Department in 2016 as a day shift supervisor. Spencer was the second female sworn officer in the history of the department to have ever been promoted.
Tamara, a Master Peace Officer, has a long list of accomplishments and certifications. She actively assisted in teaching and coordinating events for the League City Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. She has numerous awards.
Tamara is now the full-time Staff Instructor for the FRIDAY ( Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth ) and ADAPT ( Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training ) Programs . She continues to teach
Critical Incident and Suicide Prevention courses as well.
Tamara is married with four children and two granddaughters. Her husband James is a retired Assistant Chief of Police in League City.
Spencer got her start in law enforcement in 1997 as a League City Patrol Officer. After 10 years on the League City Police force, Spencer was promoted to Sergeant, and quickly stepped in to serve as a Special Operations Sergeant. She left the Department in 2016 as a day shift supervisor. Spencer was the second female sworn officer in the history of the department to have ever been promoted.
Tamara, a Master Peace Officer, has a long list of accomplishments and certifications. She actively assisted in teaching and coordinating events for the League City Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. She has numerous awards.
Tamara is now the full-time Staff Instructor for the FRIDAY ( Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth ) and ADAPT ( Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training ) Programs . She continues to teach
Critical Incident and Suicide Prevention courses as well.
Tamara is married with four children and two granddaughters. Her husband James is a retired Assistant Chief of Police in League City.
When Sean Speaks
Sean’s journey into his new life started at the crash site in Wichita Falls, Texas, during the wee hours of Sunday, March 27, 2005. At the time of his motor vehicle crash, Sean was a student at Midwestern State University majoring in Business Administration. He was the passenger in a truck, driven by a college friend who was drunk. As the truck spun and slammed into a tree, Sean’s journey began.
Sean suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, but worst of all a traumatic brain injury. Sean is now well down the path of his new life. Although he has forgotten how to walk and talk, Sean continues to make progress.
He suffers no obvious cognitive deficits. Sean has immediate rapport with everyone he meets. People are drawn to Sean’s radiant smile, his quick wit, and his power to communicate. Sean has been a member of the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC). He has been on the Mentorship/Advisory Committee for the Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) and represented the Survivors of Trauma.
God’s hand seems to be pushing Sean and Jenny forward with opportunities to meet people who may be willing to help them expand their journey. It is all good. Sean’s message is being heard and kids are telling them that they are making a difference!
Sean suffered multiple fractures, internal injuries, but worst of all a traumatic brain injury. Sean is now well down the path of his new life. Although he has forgotten how to walk and talk, Sean continues to make progress.
He suffers no obvious cognitive deficits. Sean has immediate rapport with everyone he meets. People are drawn to Sean’s radiant smile, his quick wit, and his power to communicate. Sean has been a member of the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (TBIAC). He has been on the Mentorship/Advisory Committee for the Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) and represented the Survivors of Trauma.
God’s hand seems to be pushing Sean and Jenny forward with opportunities to meet people who may be willing to help them expand their journey. It is all good. Sean’s message is being heard and kids are telling them that they are making a difference!
