Tag Archives: radio

At long last, the KLOL documentary

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

IYKYK. As announced exclusively in the Houston Chronicle, the long-awaited 101 KLOL Houston rock documentary, “Runaway Radio,” directed/produced by first-time filmmaker and Texas media blogger Mike McGuff, will be released this month with a special Houston screening in early March. … Continue reading →

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KPFT station for sale

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Not cheap, I’m sure. A mainstay of Montrose, public radio station KPFT, could be headed elsewhere in Houston, signaling to some a changing of the guard in one of Houston’s most eclectic enclaves. In an email to members, Pacifica Foundation, … Continue reading →

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The KLOL documentary

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Of interest to me, and other middle-aged guys like me. This past week Houston filmmaker and blogger Mike McGuff released a trailer for his upcoming film about the late, great radio station, Rock 101 KLOL-FM, and it’s getting Houstonians of … Continue reading →

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KUHA sale completed

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Say goodbye to classical music on your terrestrial radio. Houston Public Media’s classical musical station transitions to an all-digital format starting at 9 a.m. Friday, July 15. It’s a result of Christian radio station KSBJ agreeing to purchase the KUHA 91.7 … Continue reading →

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Former KTRU to become Christian station

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Well, that’s different. KSBJ Educational Foundation, which owns and programs noncommercial Christian music radio stations, acquired the 50,000-watt KUHA (91.7 FM). Subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, the station could switch from its current classical format to NGEN by late … Continue reading →

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KTRU returns

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

On another frequency, with different call letters, and a less powerful signal. Other than that, it’s like it never left. After five years off the radio dial, Rice University’s popular college radio station KTRU Rice Radio will return to FM … Continue reading →

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Houston Unites’ first ad

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Not bad: The story: Supporters of Houston’s equal rights ordinance released their first official radio ad Friday, countering opponents’ claim that the law presents a public safety threat and seeking to reframe the debate before voters consider the issue in … Continue reading →

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91.7 FM will be sold again

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

The radio station formerly known as KTRU will have another new home soon. Houston Public Media, which operates the University of Houston’s broadcasting properties, says it will sell the frequency and transmitter for KUHA (91.7 FM) while retaining the station’s … Continue reading →

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KTRU will be back

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Awesome. And unexpected. Rice University’s popular student-run radio station, relegated to the Internet when the university sold it in 2010, is returning to the airwaves. The Federal Communications Commission on Monday approved the construction of a low-power FM broadcast station … Continue reading →

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Classic hip-hop

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

I got a good chuckle out of this. News 92 FM, which until last week was the home of veteran newscasters J.P. Pritchard and Lana Hughes, is now Boom 92.1 FM, home of Geto Boys, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg and … Continue reading →

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Adios, Arrow

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

One less rock station on the air in Houston. So instead of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy on 93.7, from now on you will probably hear Holy Grail by Jay-Z featuring Justin Timberlake. Just whatever you do, don’t let … Continue reading →

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Still rocking at KACC

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this. Alvin Community College’s little radio station that could is a welcome bright spot in an increasingly bleak terrestrial radio landscape. With only 5,600 watts of power and a staff made up almost … Continue reading →

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Jazzing it up

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

A little plug for my alma mater. KRTU knows how to throw a public party. The Trinity University radio station kicked off a yearlong celebration of the arts in general and jazz in particular Sunday afternoon and evening at the … Continue reading →

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KUHA debuts Monday

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

KTRU is now off the air, but 91.7 on your dial won’t be dead air for much longer. KUHA, the spawn of the KUHF takeover of 91.7, begins broadcasting Monday. KUHA Classical programs will include The Front Row, Exploring Music, … Continue reading →

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KTRU’s last day will be Thursday

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

29-95: Last week the FCC approved a license transfer from Rice University to the University of Houston which was the end of the road for Rice’s student-run KTRU/91.7 radio station. [Wednesday] came news of the shut off date. KTRU will … Continue reading →

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FCC approves KTRU sale

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

It’s official now. The Federal Communications Commission on Friday approved the controversial sale of Rice University’s radio station, KTRU, to the University of Houston. The decision comes after a group called the Friends of KTRU filed a petition and three … Continue reading →

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More on the KTRU/KPFT deal

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

After I read about the KTRU/KPFT deal, in which KTRU will broadcast over one of KPFT’s HD radio channels, I wondered what the folks at Save KTRU thought of it. At the time I posted, there wasn’t anything on the … Continue reading →

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KTRU deal signed

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Just in time for Rice’s homecoming weekend. [Wednesday] afternoon, Friends of KTRU announced they had been informed that Rice and UH have signed an agreement to transfer the station’s ownership, and have retained the law firm of Paul Hastings in … Continue reading →

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RIP, Mark Stevens

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Mark Stevens, one half of the Stevens and Pruett radio team, has passed away. Stevens spent 40 years in radio but enjoyed his greatest success in partnership with Pruett, first as Hudson and Harrigan at KILT (610 AM) beginning in … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: That’s just crazy

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

So I was sitting with my laptop trying to be inspired for this week’s Friday list, and it occurred to me that the girls had been driving us a little crazy all weekend. And thus was I inspired. 1. Crazy … Continue reading →

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What about the classical music?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This Chron story adds a dimension to the KTRU debate that I haven’t seen discussed before. Classical music fans in the city’s southern and western suburbs may not be able to hear the station intended to serve their interests. “It’s … Continue reading →

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The KTRU rally

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Houston Press, which has largely owned this story, reports from today’s rally to save KTRU. Early this afternoon, protesters met at Valhalla, Rice’s on-campus pub, to make signs and t-shirts for the protest before marching as a group to … Continue reading →

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KTRU rally

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

For those who are into that sort of thing. Join us in a peaceful, non-violent protest to Save KTRU this Sunday, 2:00 pm at Rice University, in the Academic quad in front of the statue of William Marsh Rice. The … Continue reading →

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Reactions to the KTRU sale

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Unsurprisingly, the Rice community is not happy. “We are totally opposed to the sale,” said Joey Yang, a junior at Rice and program director of the station, which relies upon student and community volunteers for its eclectic music programming. “This … Continue reading →

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More on K12RadioHouston

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron writes about HISD’s plan for an Internet radio station. While the station will be professionally run, students will have a role in producing content. Music will dominate the waves, but school performances, athletic events and news announcements will … Continue reading →

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HISD Radio

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This, from the inbox, sounds very cool: K12RADIOHOUSTON: HISD’s NEW SCHOOL OF THOUGHT The nation’s first custom radio station created for a major school district (Houston, Texas) No radio tower or transmitter necessary! The Houston Independent School District (HISD) begins … Continue reading →

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Spending on voter outreach: The Mayorals

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I didn’t take a look at the Mayoral candidates’ expenditures on voter outreach in the 30 days out reports, as this exercise is rather time consuming, but I figured I’d have a look at the 8 day reports, just to … Continue reading →

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Eight days out: What the Controller candidates are spending their money on

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall I looked at how the Controller candidates were spending their money after the 30 day reports came out, and I figured I’d do it again with the 8 day reports. Along the way, I found a little … Continue reading →

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Locke v. Brown

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So here’s the new Gene Locke ad: Everybody noticed the pause, right? Hey, if the electorate isn’t paying close attention to the details, you may as well make the most of it where you can. And here’s the Chron story … Continue reading →

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Bringing rock music back to Houston

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Mike McGuff notes the reappearance of an old Rock 101 KLOL billboard, and muses about having a real rock station in Houston again. Why did Clear Channel kill Rock 101? I’ve been told it was because you had 93.7 The … Continue reading →

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“Quality rock”

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In case you’ve ever wondered what “classic rock” will be called when the format is updated to include stuff recorded after Ronald Reagan left office, here’s your answer: Quality rock. KDBN/93.3 FM, which had aired the classic-rock “Bone” format for … Continue reading →

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