Chad Hasty, a West Texas conservative talk radio host who became a familiar voice in Texas politics, died Thursday. He was 43.
Hasty died in his sleep Thursday morning, according to News/Talk 95.1 & 970 KFYO in Lubbock, where he hosted a daily show. The cause of death was not disclosed.
The Chad Hasty Show aired each afternoon on KFYO and was syndicated across Texas. He was known for sharp political commentary and booking high-profile guests, including Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows.
“Chad was not only a brilliant on-air host, but an even better friend. Our deepest condolences go out to Jennifer and his baby girl, Ava,” Dan Endom, president of Townsquare Media Lubbock, said in a statement. “It’s hard to imagine not seeing his welcoming presence roaming the halls.”
Hasty started working at the Lubbock station in 2003 and later took over its morning show. In 2021, the Grand Prairie native moved to the late-afternoon slot.
He was known for his love of baseball hats, premium cigars and trying new restaurants, according to a Texas Tribune obituary.
Burrows, who represents Lubbock, said he was “heartbroken” to learn of Hasty’s death.
“Time and again, he offered me a seat at his microphone and the opportunity to speak directly to the people I serve,” Burrows wrote on X. “He believed in giving leaders a platform – and holding them accountable – and he did both with professionalism, respect, and a healthy dose of humor.”
Gov. Greg Abbott also weighed in, writing on X: “Every day, Chad showed up to the microphone with conviction, informing Texans on the critical policy and political fights happening in the Legislature and our state.”
💔 “He wasn’t just a broadcaster.”
Chad Hasty, a longtime West Texas radio host and KFYO fixture, has died at 43. As news spread, tributes from Texas political leaders highlighted his role in shaping conversations around policy, politics and the region he covered for decades.… pic.twitter.com/Kbz4iuBBUa
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“Chad was one of the greatest voices in Texas, and his loss will be deeply felt throughout the state,” Sen. Ted Cruz said.
Hasty is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and his 1-year-old daughter, Ava.
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