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Mike Shannon's
DALLAS-FORT WORTH
FM STATION HISTORY
(Some fringe and rimshot stations are shown depending upon signal strength and location)

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The undisputed king of FM radio in the 1970s and 1980s was KVIL, who took the marketing expertise of
KLIF owner Gordon McLendon and applied it to an adult contemporary format.  Many former KLIF listeners
who had outgrown that station and migrated to the growing FM band found that KVIL served their tastes
well, and a continuous flow of contests kept listeners tuning in.  Pictured above from an August, 1976
edition of "Staff Meeting" are (L-R) Andy McCollum, Ben Laurie, Michael Selden, Bill Mercer and Theatre Three
owner Jac Adler.  Suzie Humphries is seated on the floor, and Ron Chapman is in the right foreground.
Photo credit:  Dallas Morning News

A BRIEF HISTORY OF FM RADIO IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH...

The first FM station in the state of Texas belonged to the Belo Corporation, who officially signed on "KERA" during the 1946 State Fair of Texas in Dallas.  (The KERA call letters were later used by the local PBS affiliate.)  Before 1946, FM radio was off to an austere start.  Developed in 1935, frequency modulation (FM) was in experimental stages throughout the late 1930s and early 1940s.  Sponsored by RCA, the idea was soon looked upon as a possible detriment to AM and forthcoming television...and RCA dropped its backing by 1938.  General Electric, not part of RCA at the time, purchased a license from FM's inventor, Edwin Armstrong, and began manufacturing and selling FM units the same year.  On January 1, 1941, the FCC set standards for FM broadcasting, placing the FM dial between 42-50 mc (mHz.)  By the end of 1941, the US entered World War II and the manufacturing of radios for the public stopped.  350,000 FM units are already in consumers' hands at this point.  At the end of the war, FM radio production resumed, but pressure was put on the FCC by future TV broadcasters to rethink its FM dial placement (as the 42-50 mc range was reserved for Channel 1...which was never used anyway) and the FCC gave in by assigning 88-108 mc to FM instead on 8/14/1947.  All old FM units are obsolete at that point!

After a slow start and little interest in the band during the 1940s and 50s, the FCC approved stereophonic broadcasting for FM stations in 1961 (although experiments were often conducted by AM-FM combos who would broadcast one channel on AM and the other channel on FM...listeners at home could tune an AM and an FM radio to the appropriate frequencies and hear stereo!  In 1955, WBAP was the first station to attempt this, and later, some GM-Delco car radios were outfitted with the ability to hear AM in one speaker and FM in the other for such occasions.)  Stereo broadcasting opened up the dial for a new purpose:  to offer static-free, stereophonic music comparable in quality to what one could get from phonograph records...and a far cry from the substandard quality that AM offered.  Many do-it-yourselfers built their own hi-fi systems at home, or spent exorbitant amounts of money purchasing stereo equipment from hi-fi retailers.  Car manufacturers responded as well by adding FM radios as an option beginning in 1963.  Local FM stations such as WBAP, KIXL, KCPA, KBOX and WFAA broadcasted "beautiful music" in stereo with little announcer or commercial interruption, and catered mainly to the older listener.

By the end of the 1960s, underground radio found a home on FM...bringing together both ends of the age spectrum on one dial.  Underground featured what AM couldn't or wouldn't play...long album cuts, songs that didn't make the Top 40, music with drug or counter-culture themes, etc.  KFAD, featuring a young Jon Dillon, signed on in 1969 with an underground format, followed by KNUS.  Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD, KVIL, and a reformatted KNUS paving the way.  By 1978, FM was firmly entrenched as the band of choice, leaving a host of AM stations to fend for limited listenership.  FM's sleepy elevator music gave way to country, album rock, progressive country/rock, Spanish and adult contemporary formats.

The 1980s featured even more splicing of formats, with contemporary hits (CHR) dominating the band in one form or another.  The 1990s brought the Telecommunications Act, which put most of the local FM stations in the hands of Infinity (CBS/Viacom,) Clear Channel (Chancellor/AMFM,) ABC and Susquehanna corporations, and each have since honed their stations' formats to not conflict with their other co-owned stations (to not compete within their own group for ratings.)  Looming in the distance today are HD/digital radio and satellite radio, both of which are still in their early stages, and time will tell whether either will challenge the future of the FM band.
Thanks to the Schenectady (NY) Radio Club for some of the early FM background information!

KNTU, Denton/McKinney. Station established 11/3/1969 in Denton (city of license change to McKinney on 7/1/2000 allowed other rimshot stations to move into DFW market and to not leave McKinney without a station of its own.)  Format: Top 40/Big Band/Rock/Classical (block programming, 1969-?,) Rock (1970s-1981,) Classical Jazz (1981,) Jazz (1981-present; also Spanish, Classical and Variety as part of its weekend lineup of block programming.)  Calls originally issued to a decommissioned Coast Guard cutter.  Originally located at 88.5.  Program:  "La Onda Tejana."  Notables: Russ Campbell, Mark Lambert, Dave Garland, Sam Sauls, Dr. Ted Colson (faculty administrator who spearheaded KNTU radio project in 1969,) Ray Whitworth aka Ray Kennedy (longtime DFW traffic reporter and producer; currently broadcasting in Malakoff, TX,) Andy Waldrop (currently with Traffic.com in Houston,) Bill Waldrop, Dave Barnett (currently with ESPN,) Tom Kassada aka Thomas Hayden-Church (currently an actor,) Bret Menassa aka Bret Michael, Iris Bekker, Carla Marion, Ellie Hogue, Rod Stasick (his program "Transitions" later moved to KCHU,) Bill Mercer (station manager in 1969; left KNTU in 1972 to announce Texas Rangers baseball games,) Lewis Abernathy (currently an actor and director; worked on "Titanic,") George Gimarc (Gimarc and Waldrop hosted "Jukebox Saturday Night", which later moved to KDNT-FM; in March, 1977, Gimarc hosted the show, "Rock and Roll Alternative,") Mike Shannon (II), Mark Followill, Simon "The Diamond" Garza (host of "La Onda Tejana,") J. W. Hutson, Terry Hunt, Annette Gonzales, Mike Bain, Debbie Hillman, George Dunham.  Campus radio station for The University of North Texas (formerly North Texas State University, 1961-1988.  No, there was never a question of renaming the station "KUNT"...but it made for a good joke on campus!)  Faculty station administrators Campbell and Sauls attended NTSU as students in the 1970s and worked in DFW radio previously.  Faculty members Bud Buschardt and Bill Mercer are also Dallas radio icons.  Station roots go back to "KOED," a mock station set up in the early 1960s as part of a campus radio club; a typical radio station staff was installed, but the club only produced feature-type shorts for play on terrestrial stations at other campuses.  Station's original equipment and frequency was bought from KNER (see below.)  Station on-air 6AM-midnight daily.

KEOM, Mesquite. Station established 9/4/1984.  Owner:  Mesquite Independent School District.  Moved to 88.5 on 12/21/1991 (see entry there.)

KYKX, Mesquite.  Initial call letters requested for 88.3 when application was submitted in 1980 by the Mesquite Independent School District.

And separately, serving the Fort Worth market:

KSUC, Keene.  Station established 6/13/1974.  Format:  Religious.  Owner: Southwestern Union College (later renamed Southwestern Adventist University in 1977.)  Notable:  Bob Mendenhall (GM,) Ed Fry (PD.)  88.3 frequency chosen because it rhymed with call letters (if life were only that easy these days!)  Radio station idea proposed in c. 1968; a gift to the college by Arkansas radio pioneer Raymond Beem financed the station's start-up costs; station planning began in 1973.  Studios were located in the school's Heritage Hall in the former dorm room of Beem's wife, who had previously attended SUC.  Initial power was 1,850 watts, and broadcasted from 12 noon to 12 midnight daily (Saturdays were 6AM-midnight.)  Applied for a signal increase in late 1980 after noting the Mesquite Independent School District's application to start a radio station at 88.3.  Station sponsored "I Love KSUC" week in February, 1980, to raise $5,000 to expand the programming schedule to include 18 hours a day on Sundays.  A second fundraiser in early 1981 was held to equip the production studio and begin an 18-hour-a-day weekly broadcast schedule; the money was raised, and the station's first 18-hour day was 4/1/1981.  By 1984, station management decided to abandon the KSUC call letters, and applied for replacement calls KJCR (see above.)

Thanks to former KSUC/KJCR GM Bob Mendenhall and former employee Melissa Rasmussen for providing the history of these two stations!
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KEOM, Mesquite. Station established 9/4/1984 at 88.3 mHz. Format: 1970s Top 40/Community Radio/Sports (1995-present,) Adult Contemporary (1984-1995.) Owner: Mesquite ISD. Nicknames: "Mesquite's Memory Lane," "Your Community Leader." Network affiliation:  Texas State Network.  Call letters stand for "Education of Mesquite."  Programs:  "Lifetimes:  The Texas Experience," "Earth and Sky," "The American Music Magazine," "The Recipe File."  Notables: Dr. James Griffin (station manager, faculty administrator and broadcaster, 1984-2008;) Brenda Wagner, Robert Bass (1986-2008; Music Manager beginning 11/2003; last jock to broadcast on 88.3 frequency in 1/1992,) Mike Wolfe , Bill Sherrard, "Trish," Ed Johnson and Steve Glenn (sportscasters,) Jim Gibbs, Andrea Galendo, Chris Frazee aka Chris Douglas, and students Charles Stoudt, Jennifer Lee, Gordon Griffin and Rebecca Mills.  First and only Metroplex station to regularly broadcast 1970s pop oldies.  Student radio station for Mesquite Independent School District. Station moved from 88.3 on 12/21/1991.

KNTU, Denton.  Station established 11/2/1969.  Moved to 88.1 (unknown year.)  See entry at 88.1 for information and personalities.

KVTT, Dallas.  Station established 1/26/1950.  Moved to 91.7 (unknown year; somewhere between 1965-1975.)  Owner:  Texas Trade Schools aka Elkins Institute/Bill Elkins.  See entry at 91.7.
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88.7
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KTCU, Fort Worth. Station (legally) established 10/5/1964 as campus station for Texas Christian University, but broadcasted only across the TCU campus and dormitories on 1025 kc (AM) from 1957-1964, then to 89.1 FM. Format: Alternative (present,) Talk/ Documentary/Drama (1950s-1960s.)  Owner: TCU. Nickname: "The Choice." Broadcasted from 3PM-9PM from 1957-1960; 5PM-10PM weekdays in 1964; maintained regular broadcast schedule thereafter.  Notables:  Russ Bloxom (later with WBAP/KXAS-TV,) Bill Hawes (station manager and faculty adviser,) Russell Scott (station manager, 7/2006-present,) Chip Adams, Roger Cooper, Andrew Haskett, Chuck LaMendola, Mercedes Olivera, Rosemary Solomons, Gerald "Jerry" Park (later with WFAA-TV,) Paul Adkins, Ray John, Bill Miller, Jim Dye, Dale Hughes, Dr. R. C. Norris, Kent Apple, Morris Johnson, Bob Delk, Larry Kuehn, Mary Dewald, Don Lacy, Jane Eller, Craig Libby, Leonard Herring, Sanda McQueery (later with KTVT; married Russ Bloxom,) Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Malcolm, John Moncrief , David Therrin, Kenneth Nations, William Thompson, Robert Watson, Kay Robertson, Merlin Littlefield, Janet Johns, Carolyn Hand, Jerry White, Gretchen Short, Jim Wright, Chuck Sibley, James Young, Jim Stovall, Jim Zetshe, Clem Candelaria (later with KTVT,) Bob Lamey, Bebe Edmonson, Phil Crow, Linda Hubbard, Linda Craugh, Lee Roy Quick, Mike Marshall, Jack Pippen, June Pierce, Teresa Hale, David Fisher, Sara Freeman, Jay Cruz.

88.9
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KMQX, Springtown.  Call letters established 1/18/1999.

KTPW, Springtown.  Call letters established 12/11/1998.

KMQX, Springtown.  Station established 5/7/1985.

KNON, Dallas. Call letters established 7/30/1983 at 90.9 FM (signed on 8/6/1983;) began at 89.3 FM on 5/1/1988. See entry at 90.9.  Format:  Block programming, including Alternative, Ecletic, Tejano, you name it!  Grassroots/community station. Owners: Agape Broadcasting, ACORN. Call letters stand for "non-commercial."  Nickname:  "The Voice of the People."  Initially 10kW; upgraded to 50kW in 3/1990.  Programs:  "Law for the People," "Pajama Party," "Talk Back."  Notables:  Robert Spray  (host of "The Grey Zone,") Jeff Kovarsky aka Jeff K, George Gimarc (as host of "The Rock-n-Roll Alternative,") Reverend Ivan Stang (as host of "Hour of Slack,") Craig Taylor, James Stapleton, Robert Heath, Linwood Henderson aka "Cuzzin' Linnie," John Wiley Price, Dave Chaos, Christian Lee, Charlie Rawls, Dan Pacyna, Leo Perron, Tom Davis, Norm Ward (as host of "Thank Goodness it's Friday,") Arnold Joe Poovey  aka "Texas Joe Poovey" aka "Groovey Joe Poovey," "Jojo," Omari Miller, Ceodies Miller , H. T. Hardeman , Jerry Rocha, Robert Wisdom  (1983-1989,) "Shaggy" (1980s; host of "Pajama Party.")  Station long located at 4415 San Jacinto Street in Dallas until 2004, then to 5353 Maple Avenue.

KBJV, Sanger.  Station established 11/13/1998.  Unknown format (likely just parked call letters while awaiting construction.)

K213EB-LP, Greenville.  See entry at 100.5.
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KERA, Dallas. Station established 7/11/1974. Format: Public Radio/Talk (9/6/1999-present,) Public Radio/Talk/Classical/Eclectic (7/11/1974-9/6/1999.) Nickname: "90.1, One of a Kind," "Radio for Big Thinkers."  Network affiliation:  NPR.  Owner: North Texas Public Broadcasting.  Sister to TV stations KERA-Channel 13 in Dallas and (was) to KDTN-Channel 2 in Denton, and to KVTT-FM (began 6/9/2009) and North Texas Radio for the Blind. Call letters stand for a new "era" in broadcasting.  Programs:  "World Cafe," "Flight Time," "All-Night Jazz," "BMT Jazz," "The Record Collector," "Sports Spectacular," "Morning Magazine," "Morning Edition."  Notables:  Norm Hitzges, Dan Seibold, Rick Vanderslice, Hugh Lampman , Ray Whitworth aka Ray Kennedy, J. T. Aquila, Mark Lambert, Ed Budanauro (host of "All-Night Jazz,") Karen Denard, Glenn Mitchell  (host of "Morning Magazine," 1976-79; held reporter and commentator duties for most of the station's history,) John Nelson, Steve Shapiro, Mark Elfenbein, Norm Hitzges (host of "Sports Spectacular," 8/1975-3/1990,) Gabrielle West, Craig Shropshire, Mike Ritchey, John Ardoin (as host of "The Record Collector,") Liza Richardson, Bill Porterfield, Tom Grimes, Ed Pfister, Lee Clark, Jyl Hershman, Chris Douridas, Katie Sherrod, Marla Crockett, Kevin Allen, Yolette Garcia, Jeff Luchsinger (began 1991; fired 3/2006,) Susan Harmon, Bill Ryan, Tom Olson  (1983-1991,) Dennis Gonzales, Dr. Richard Meyer (began 4/1982,) Ira Bernstein, Duane Martin, Bruce Tater (Bernstein, Martin and Tater were co-hosts of "BMT Jazz,") Jean Fugett (host of "Flight Time" and a former Dallas Cowboys player,) Tony Garrett/John Anders/Dick Hitt  (hosts of "Morning Magazine,") Sam Baker (host of "Morning Edition.")  Not related to KERA-94.3 (1946.)

KZAG, Dallas.  Initial call letters requested for 90.1 when application was submitted in 1973 by North Texas Public Broadcasting.
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K213BP-LP, Dallas.  Station established 9/9/1993.  Format:  Religious ("Oasis Network.")  Owner:  CSN International.  LPFM; simulcasted from KDKR 91.3-Decatur.

KCHU, Dallas. Station established 8/28/1975.  Format: Community Radio.  Owner:  Agape Broadcasting.  Feature:  "Live Day" (a 24-hour presentation of live bands performing on rotation inside the station.)  Programs:  "Community Review," "Dr. Capacitor's Laboratory," "Voices of the Masters," "Just Before Dawn" (early gay community show,) "Dallas Arcade," "Transitions," "Jazz Street," "Cosmic Corner," "Handicapped in Action," "Xanadu," "Follow Spot," "Hungry Ear."  Notables:  Vernon Ahtone, Mark Amott, Madelyn Anderson (as host of "Community Review,") J. D. Arnold, Roberto Arrendondo, Frances Atkinson, Khalil Ayoub, Suyarkant Bhatt, Clarke Blacker, Larry Bolef (host of "Dr. Capacitor's Laboratory" and station engineer,) Ernie Brandt, Barry Brenesal (host of "Voices of the Masters,") Walter Brock (morning show host,) Charles Brooks, Mike Butts, Lisa Caldwell, Neal Caldwell, Dale Carnegie, Daniel Carapetyan, Al Christians, Terry Clotioux, Lewis Cody, J. R. Compton, Kevin Costa, James Cowan, Nikki Craft, Jayne Crom, Cryspian, Ed Cullum, Perfecto Delgado, Pam Deutsch, Dave Dunnigan, Manny Esquivel, Olga Evanoff, Brad Ficke, Cecilia Flores (morning show co-host,) Art Fogg, James Lawrence Fly, Akin Tunde Funso, Norma Garcia, Mike Gingrich (host of "Just Before Dawn,") Charles George, Sut Grant, Sara Gray, Penny Greaves, Dennis Gross (organized station,) Bill Gruben and Roger Gruben (co-hosts of "Dallas Arcade" comedy show,) Yolanda Guerra, Irma Hall, Pete Hansell, Zoo Harris, Richard Hoffman, Jerry Hunt , John Johnson, Richard Johnson, Debbie Kalina, Gary Ketler, The Knights, Mike Kriss, Terry Lance, Albert Lemke, Regina Lester, Mike Levin, Gabriel Liebermann, Dave Liggions, Susan Lorentina, David Luxem, Shirley Luxem, Jim Mann, Pat Martini, Kim Marton, Tommy Mason, Ken Massman, Earl McDonald, Herschell McDonald.

Also Dale McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist MacMillan, Lorenzo Milam, Leslie Finney Mo, James R. Moore, David Newberger, Mark Newberger, Allen Newton, Lisa Nichols, Carol Parks, John Pate, Donald Payton, Tod Pearson, Leo Perron, Chris Phelps, Colin Pringle, Steve Putman, Trisha Ramsey, Campbell Read, Charles Reed, Jed Riffe, Lois Robinson, Riki Rothchild, Mike Saunders, Steve Schiller, James Searles, Robby Setser, Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James Siddall, Donald D. Smith, Rod Stasick (as host of "Transitions;" program brought from KNTU,) Joe Stanco (as host of "Xanadu,") Cynthia Stewart, Liz Stewart, Mary Stoddard aka Mary Sanders (1975-1976,) Mike Stoddard  (the Stoddards were longtime DFW radio personalities, married, who served on the board of KCHU,) Steve Stokes, Allen Stovall, Tom Sullivan, Keith Terry, Jim Thompson, Bob Trammell, Sybil True, John Tuthill, Burns Vick, Rene Villareal, Suza Welton, John Ward, Glenda Webb, Fred Weiss, Gabrielle West, Jamie West, Barbra Whitlow, Shaw Whitney, Walt Williams (host of "Follow Spot,") Robert Wisdom , Lynn Wyler, Angus Wynne, Shannon Wynne, Jim Yanaway, Laney Yarber, Chris Yates, Charlie Young.  Studios located at 2516 Maple in Dallas (now the Hotel St. Germain.)  Station dark after 9/1977 (the antenna fell in 9/1977, and the station couldn't afford to fix it!)

Former audio engineer Colin Pringle has assembled an excellent site dedicated to the history and people of KCHU...click here!
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K216EQ-LP, Daingerfield.  See entry at 100.5.
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KDKR, Decatur.  Call letters established 5/17/1996.  Format:  Religious.  Owner:  CSSI.  Simulcasted to K213BP-Dallas at 90.5 FM and K248BC-Dallas at 97.5 FM.  Notables:  David Ingels, David Warren.

KDTR, Decatur.  Station established 4/26/1996.  Likely just temporary calls for KDKR.

KSKY, Dallas.  Station was to sign on in 1960, but most sources say it never did.  Format:  Religious.  Owner:  Sky Broadcasting. Simulcast of KSKY-AM.  See AM page for station details.  KSKY was offered the 98.7 frequency in 1957 for $75,000, but passed on it.
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KKXT, Dallas.  Call letters established 2009.  Format:  Eclectic/Freeform (11/9/2009-present,) Religious (continuation of KVTT format and schedule to 9/28/2009.)  Owner:  North Texas Public Radio Foundation aka KERA-FM (9/16/2009-present; bought for $18 million.)  Programs:  Undercurrents, Acoustic Cafe, American Routes, Mountain Stage, Putumayo World Music Hour, Sound Opinions, The Thistle & Shamrock, World Café (all are nationally-syndicated public radio programs.)  Notable:  Jeff Ramirez (PD.)  Station located at 3000 Harry Hines Blvd.

KVTT, Dallas. Station established 1/26/1950 at 88.5. Format: Religious (1976-present.) Owner: North Texas Public Radio Foundation aka KERA-FM (6/9/2009-present; bought for $18 million,) Covenant Educational Media (2004-9/16/2009; bought for $16.5 million,) Eldred Thomas  dba Research Educational Foundation (3/1976-2004,) Texas Trade Schools aka Elkins Institute/Bill Elkins (to 3/1976.)  Former sister station to KLTJ-Channel 49, KSQX-FM Springtown and KTPW-FM Sanger.  Call letters stood for "Keep Voicing The Truth" (previously, "Voice of Texas Trade.")  Nickname:  "Praising the Lord and Teaching the People."  Radio student lab during Elkins' ownership.  Program:  "The Cutting Edge."  Notables as Elkins Institute:  students Rusty "Rush" Limbaugh (yes, him!), Dave Mitchell, Doug Saye , "Deacon" Don Evans . Notables as "Religious:"  Brett Hall, Rev. Mike Hayes (host of "The Cutting Edge,") Don Spear, Devin Wickham, Ray Nell Thomas (wife of Eldred,) "Brother" Tom Dooley (also owns Master Media in Euless, TX.)  Broadcasted 2PM-8PM daily (1950.)  Eldred Thomas bought station after hearing that KDTX-102.9 was dropping its religious programming in favor of "evil" rock and roll.  Station first located at 1316 W. Commerce in Dallas.

KEMM, Commerce.  Station established 12/1/1981.  Moved to 103.3 in the early 1990s (see entry there.)

And separately, serving the Fort Worth market:

KCLE, Glen Rose.  Station established 1989.  Unknown format.  Owner:  George Marti.  Successor to Marti's KCLE-94.9, which was sold in 1969.  Marti applied for the 92.1 position and resurrected the old call letters (which were still in long use by his KCLE-AM in Cleburne.)
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KZPS, Dallas. Call letters established 2/20/1986. Formats: Top 40 (2/20/1986-12/1986,) Classic Hits and Jazz (12/1986-1988,) Classic Hits (1988-1990,) Classic Rock (1990-4/23/2007,) Americana (as "Lone Star 92.5") (4/23/2007 to present; "Lone Star" was originally a format used on one of 92.5's HD channels.)  Former sister station to KAAM (1/1978-11/1993; new owners continued to rent space at KZPS until the studios for successor KTCK were complete in 3/1994.) Current owner: Clear Channel. Former owners: Evergreen Media, Bonneville Broadcasting (Evergreen bought KZPS and KDGE from Bonneville in 6/1997 for a combined $83.5 million,) Chancellor Media (AMFM; absorbed Evergreen in 1997.) Call letters stand for "Your Power Station."  Nickname: "Lone Star 92.5" (4/23/2007-present,) "Classic Rock" (1990-6/2007,) "Classic Hits" (12/1986-1990,) "Z92.5-Your Power Station" (2/20/1986-12/1986.)  Programs:  "Back Pages," "Southern Fix at Six," "Enerjazz," "Dillon's Dungeon," "Out to Lunch Show," "Most Music in the Morning," "Get the Led Out" (hosted by John Moore,) "Jerry Jones Show."  Notables as "Classic Rock/Hits": Clyde White aka Jim White (I) (morning show host, 1986-1987, prior to John Rody,) John LaBella  and John Rody ("LaBella and Rody," 1990-91; Rody started 2/1/1988; soloed from 1988-1991 as host of "The Morning Deal;" he and LaBella reunited in a special broadcast on 2/9/1990; KZPS split team in early 1991 and used LaBella on other shifts; Rody was rehired on 9/27/1991 and reunited with LaBella until his firing in 8/1992,) Scott Parkin (to 4/1992; Parkin also hosted the "Farm Report,") Sam "Bo" Roberts and "Long" Jim White (II) ("Bo and Jim," 8/1998-6/18/2001; returned later.)

Also Perri Reavis, Jim Thomas, Brent Alberts aka Big Wally Londo, John Boy and Billy (via satellite; began 7/6/1995,) Jack "Locker Room" Lindstrom, Tempie Lindsey, Babe Laufenberg, Charles Mixon aka Chaz Mixon (1990-97; returned in 2004,) Danny Owen, George Gimarc (host of "Back Pages,") Cerie Segal, Jon Dillon (1989-present; host of "Dillon's Dungeon,") Pamela Steele (1982-1992; fired in 8/1992 along with John LaBella; Steele is married to John Rody,) Scott Reese, David Perry aka Dave Bolt, Guy Johnson, Jaan (pronounced "John") McCoy, Stan Robak, Chris Kerson (5/1989-9/1993,) Shadow Hayes aka "The Jammer," Cindy Scull (late of KEGL; fired 4/2007,) John Michaels (not sure if this is "Johnny Michaels" of KNUS fame,) Gerry Oher, Susan Edwards, Melissa Rasmussen, Michael Moser aka Michael T. Parker (1997-1999,) Keith Vaughn, Debbie Alcocer, Doyle King, Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold aka "Bob and Tom" (cheaper, syndicated Indianapolis morning team used to replace Bo and Jim after their 6/18/2001 firing,) Christopher Hackett, Blair Garner, Nancy Jay, Ed Budanauro (host of nighttime jazz program, "Enerjazz," 1986-1988,) Stephen "Stubie" Doak (1983-4/1989,) John Lacy, Jay Philpott (to 1/3/2003,) John Ford, Randy James, Steve Nichols, Nancy Johnson (1994-1996,) John Morrill aka John Moore aka J. David (12/24/1993 to 5/1995; returned briefly in 10/1995; returned 8/1998 as host of "Out to Lunch Show" and as assistant PD; left 11/1999; returned 6/2001 to 10/11/2002 until replaced with Schelby Sweeney-Dugan,) Ellen Daniels, Brian Allen (8/1998-present,) Jack "Locker Room" Lindstrom (fired 4/2007,) Marc Avery, Paula Street aka Paula Walker, Robin Jones, Schelby Sweeney-Dugan, Tom Dooley.  Notables as "Lone Star":  J. D. Freeman, Bo Roberts and Jim White (II,) "Redbeard," Jon Dillon, Laura Steele, Randy James, "Double D."
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KZPW, Dallas.  Call letters established 2/12/1986. Format:  Top 40.  Temporary calls for KZPS, 2/12/1986- 2/20/1986.

KAFM, Dallas. Call letters established late 1972. Formats: Rock/Underground (1972-1973,) Top 40 (1973-12/31/1974,) Progressive Country/Western Swing (1/1/1975-7/1976,) AOR (7/1976-6/12/1978,) "Adult" Rock and Jazz (6/12/1978-1982,) Pop Oldies (1982-8/1982,) Top 40 (8/1982-1986.) Owner: Bonneville Broadcasting (1/1978-6/1997,) Metromedia (1/1978; sold when they exceeded FCC ownership limits by buying former sister station KRLD-AM,) Jonsson (to 1/1978.) Nicknames: "92K" (1973-1974,) "The Outlaw" (1975-1976,) "Maximum Music," "K-FM" (1972-1973; 1975,) "The Pride of Texas" (1975,) "Feel the Energy," "Maximum Hits."  Sister station to KRLD-AM and KRLD/aka KDFW-Channel 4.  Promotion:  "$500,000 Trivia Challenge" (1984.)  Publication:  "Texas Radio Chili Cookbook."  Programs:  "Longhorn Jamboree," "All That Jazz," "Historic Moments," "Texas Hit Review" (simulcast over KTVT-TV,) "Texas Top 20."  Notables: Randy Hames, Andy Barber ("fired" in 6/1984 for calling Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes a 'sissy;' Barber was soon reinstated, but the whole process was actually a bit,) Pete Thomson, Nancy Jay, "Captain Billy," Ryan West, Paul Donovan, William Steding, Guy Johnson, Chris Kerson, Pam Johnson, Susan Edwards, Blair Garner, A. C. Greene (as host of "Historic Moments,") Allen Elwin aka Owen Farmer/Allen Farmer, Jim Heath, Dave "Dorb" Howe, Larry Martin, Bob Burns, Randy Coffey , Steve Coffman , Pamela Steele (1982-1992,) Don Moore, Jonathan Lear, Mark Campbell (as host of "All That Jazz,") Lynn Woolley, Chris Favors, Dick Hitt  (concurrently columnist for "The Dallas Times Herald,") Dan Stevens, Sam Sauls, Leon McWhortor aka Jay Roberts (I,) Chuck Dunaway, Danny Moffat, Steven "Stubie" Doak, Bob Johnson, David Hultsman, Allen Gulledge aka Allen Stone, Steve Nichols, J. D. Ryan. Chastised in the mid-1980s for editing and relooping songs to make them kid-friendly (the station was then Mormon-owned!)  Located at 12750 Park Central Dr, Suite 512 (moved from Maxwell Building at 7901 Carpenter Fwy/1080 Metromedia Place after sale closed from Metromedia.)

Thanks to Ed Padget for providing this long-lost logo!

KRLD, Dallas. Station established 3/15/1948. Format:  Progressive (1972,) simulcast of KRLD-AM (pre-1972; 50% simulcasting was reported in 1969.) Sister station to KRLD-AM and KRLD/aka KDFW-Channel 4.  Call letters stood for Radio Laboratories of Dallas, original owner of KRLD-AM in the 1920s; readapted as "Radio Love Dallas" around 1970 to match their PAMS jingle package.  Owners:  Metromedia, Times-Herald Printing.  Nickname:  "Radio Love Dallas."  Station was used on occasion in the 1950s to simulate stereo:  KRLD-AM's "Music Till Dawn" program was sometimes broadcasted in one channel on AM, the other channel on FM (so a listener could tune one radio to the AM side and another to the FM, thus creating "stereo!")  Notables:  Dan Foster, Hugh Lampman, Jon Dillon.  Broadcasted 5:30AM-12AM daily (1950.)  One of only three 24-hour FM stations in DFW (1960s.)  An early-1950s Texas Almanac states that call letters "KDFW" were used on this station prior to KRLD, but no other sources confirm this...the KDFW calls were applied for in 1958 to use at 107.9, and, of course, were taken on 7/2/1970 by Channel 4 and still in use today.  Not to be confused with KRLD-FM/105.3 that signed on in 12/2008.

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KGVL, Greenville.  Station established 9/15/1978.  Format:  Country.  Owner:  Leo Hackney dba First Greenville Corp.  Sister station to KGVL-1400 AM.  Station located at 1517 Wolfe City Dr near Greenville.

KBEC, Waxahachie.  Station established 1958; dark by 1960.  Format:  Variety (simulcast of KBEC-AM.)  Sister station to KBEC-1390 AM; on air briefly as owner Richard Tuck lost money on it and surrendered the license back to the FCC in 1960.  See KBEC-AM for personalities.

KESS, Fort Worth. Call letters established 1977.  Format:  Spanish.  Owner:  Latin American Broadcasting.  Network affiliations:  Mutual, TSN.  Nickname:  "La Fabulosa," "Recuerdo," "Solid Spanish Radio."  Notables: Armando Quintero (also Spanish voice of the Dallas Cowboys,) Armando Reyna, Rogelio Soto, Jonas Molina, Demetrio Mora, Bertha Obregon, McHenry Tichenor , Marcos Rodriguez (Sanchez) .  Station located at Seminary South shopping mall in Fort Worth (later known as Hulen Fashion Mall and currently as Fort Worth Town Center mall.)  KESS traded 93.9 for KSSA's 1270AM on 11/17/1986; at that time, the 93.9 frequency was dissolved and moved to 94.1.
For the record, Seminary South's theme song for its 1960s and 1970s commercials was "Here Comes the Sun"...resung as "Sem-in-ary South, do do do do, Sem-in-ary South..."!
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KRXV, Fort Worth. Call letters established 3/3/1976. Unknown format (possibly news/talk simulcast from AM side.)  Owner:  Co-owned by actor Jimmy Stewart  and Bill Schueler  (Schueler also owned the Oklahoma News Network) dba Radio 15, Inc.  Call letters derived from roman numerals (R=Radio, XV=15) as 1540 was the AM station's frequency.  Sister station to KRXV-AM.  When John B. Walton sold the station to Radio 15, he kept the KBUY calls and transferred them to his station in Amarillo.  Later, his station in Ruidosa, NM was given the calls KBUY-FM.  Station located at Seminary South shopping mall.  See listing at 1540AM for personalities.

KBUY, Fort Worth.  Call letters established 1/2/1967 (calls were taken from owner John Walton's Amarillo, TX station.)  Format:  Ethnic, Spanish (c. 1972,) Country (first area station to have fulltime Country & Western format.)  Owner:  John B. Walton (bought 8/24/1966.)  Sister station to KBUY-AM (both KCUL-AM and FM were sold to John Walton and became KBUY-AM/FM.)  Program:  "Cowtown Hoedown" (carried over from KCUL.)  Notables:  Jack Dillon, Joe Fuchs aka Jay Weaver,(1/1966-1972,) Thomas Shelby Brown aka Randy Rider, Hal Jay, Brad Wilson, Boxcar Willie, Ted Mack, James Schumacher, Larry Shannon aka Charlie Wise, David Perkins aka Charlie Brown, Skeeter Gordon, Gene Kelly  (PD, later with KXOL and spent many years in San Antonio radio thereafter,) Ken Enos aka Ken Knight (left for San Antonio radio,) Wade Simms aka Cary Simms (later with WBAP-TV,) Ron Rice (II), Larry Glenn, Don Miller, Lawton Williams, Tony Berta, Roy Lemons (SM 1966-1969,) Don Thompson (PD,) Bud McKool aka Bob Gordon, Darrell Monroe, Don Swancy (5/1969-7/1969,) Jerry Condra aka Jerry Parks, Don Sitton aka Don Miller, Bob White (PD,) Bob Allen (PD,) Ron Peterson, Bill Smith aka Bill Mack (II) (began 10/1967,) Stacy Richardson (1972-1973,) Gary Smith (1967-1969,) Virgil Dowell aka Mike Bradley, Larry Fitzgerald, Tom Bigby (PD; in Philadelphia radio for many years thereafter.)  Broadcasted with 50Kw (day) and 5,000 watts (night.)  Station located at Seminary South shopping mall in Fort Worth.

KCUL, Fort Worth.  Station established 12/24/1964.  Format:  Country.  Sister station to KCUL-AM.  Owner:  Kurt Meer dba Dalworth Broadcasting, John B. Walton (8/24/1966-into KBUY, paid $7.15 million for both the AM and FM.)  Call letters reportedly taken from backwards spelling of original AM owner's name, Dr. L. H. Luck.  Simulcasted from sister KCUL-1540 AM.  Programs:  "Cowtown Hoedown," "Open Line."  Notables:  Joe Fuchs aka Jay Weaver (began 1/1966,) Jerry Condra aka Jerry Parks, Bud Faulder, Eddie Stewart, Ron McCoy, Bill Smith aka Bill Mack (II) (1963-1966,)Ray Robbins, Morgan Choat, Terry Jones, Bob Peacock ("The Bird With the Word,") Bob McCord, Reb Foster aka Dennis Bruton, Gary Smith (1966,) Bo Powell, Ron Rice (II), Gene Kelly aka "Jelly Belly Kelly" aka "Chuck Roast," Hugh Lampman , Ben Toney, Duane Ramsey, Dan Allison, Virgil Dowell aka Mike Bradley (PD,) Bob White (PD,) Bob Allen (PD; host of "Open Line,") Lawton Williams (GM,) Roy Lemons (1966-1969; GM,) Bill Hightower, Jerry Condra aka Jerry Parks (not the WFAA-TV personality,) Bruce Chambers, Roy Lemons (GM, 1966-1969,)  Don Sitton aka Don Miller, Jim Tucker , Andres Mantecon , Angie Meer.  93.9 was one of two remaining, unassigned frequencies allocated to Dallas-Fort Worth (107.5 was the other) that were applied for at the same time in 1964.  Station located at 3607 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth.

KCPA, Dallas. Station established 7/8/1960, but didn't go on the air until 1961. Format:  Easy Listening, Jazz. Owner:  Charles and Peggy Ames dba Merchants Broadcasting.  On air 9AM-midnight.  License was revoked on 2/12/1962, although station had already gone dark in late 1961.  First station in Texas to ever have its FCC license revoked!  Notables:  Bob Fox, Bob Johnston, Mel Cummings, Frank Haley, John Lemburg, "Juicy" Boyd, Mike Stoddard , Bob Brown (not the same person as on WFAA-TV and "20/20".)  Bob Fox, John Lemburg, Bob Johnston and Frank Haley have provided an in-depth report on the quick fall and financial shortcomings of KCPA...click HERE!

MISC KERA TIDBITS...
WFAA/Belo experimented with FM broadcasting prior to KERA:  Station W5XD, was operational for a short time in 1938-39.  It broadcasted on 31,600 kc on the UHF band with 100 watts.  The transmitter was located on top of the Tower Petroleum Building in downtown Dallas.  Another FM station, W5XAJ (aka KEGE, at 31,000 kc) was used as a field transmitter to feed audio to WFAA-AM.  And KAXD at 1622 kc was WFAA's mobile transmitter, mounted to a car chassis and towed around town for longer-distance field transmitting (other sources refer to the mobile unit as KFAA at 2790 kc.)  Soon thereafter, Belo applied for W5XGR (other sources say W5XD) on the FM band in the mid-1940s, to handle facsimile transmissions of The Dallas Morning News.  The technology for facsimile and television came about at the same time, and Belo opted to pursue facsimiles...this would permit over-the-air transmission of The News to subscribers, who would receive the signal through a printer at home, which printed out the daily paper!  (No one thought to use telephone lines for this at the time.)  Interest and practicality soon died off, leaving Belo to scramble for entry into the quick-thriving television market.  See WFAA-TV in the "TV" section of this site.
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Mike Shannon, Mike Ehrle and Sandy Shepard chronicle the history of KDNT...click here!
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KGAF, Gainesville. Station established 11/18/1958.  Format:  MOR (AM)/Top 40 (afternoons)/Easy Listening (night) (1960s,) Light Rock (1970s,) Country (1978-81.)  Owner:  First IV Media (11/15/1974,) White Fuel Corporation, Bud and Joe Leonard Jr. dba Gainesville Broadcasting (1958-1967; Joe Leonard also owned Lin Records.)  Nickname:  "The Voice and Choice of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma."  Broadcasted at 250 watts in 1960.  Sister station to KGAF-AM (retained after FM was sold; still operating today at 1580 AM.)  Notables: Ray Whitworth aka Ray Kennedy (to fall, 1977,) Randy Williams, Mike Stoddard , Mike Parenti aka Mike Monday, Ross Whitmire, David Klement, Mike Smith, Steve Eberhart (12/3/1973-5/1976; currently owns KGAF-AM,) Pat Bolin, Dee Blanton, Steve Simmons, Bob Couch.  Studios located at Radio Hill in Gainesville; Ray Whitworth explains the layout:  "The studio was in a converted house...the master bedroom was the main studio, a smaller bedroom the production studio, the utility room had the wire machines, the transmitters were in the carport, the reception area was in the living room, and the kitchen housed the engineering area and break room!"  The Leonard brothers made more money off selling FM sideband broadcasts (ala Muzak) to local businesses.

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KSNN, Arlington. Call letters established 10/12/1992. Format: Classic Country. Nickname: "Sunny 95".  Owner:  Evergreen Media, Alliance Broadcasting (10/8/1993-9/1995 [but already had LMA rights with Evergreen since 10/1992.])  Sister station to KYNG-FM; KYNG leased KSNN with the option to purchase, creating the first FM duopoly in DFW.  Notables:  Arnold Evans, Mary Tylaska aka Mary Tyler, Jay Walker, Dana Blair, John McCarty , Maggie Hart, Mark Marshall.

KODZ, Arlington. Call letters established 10/28/1991. Format: Pop Oldies. Nickname: "Oldies 94.9".  Owner:  Evergreen Media.  Notables: Richard Stevens (brother of voiceover king Shadoe Stevens,) J. J. McKay (currently OM for satellite oldies format on Jones Radio Network,) Phil Hall, Laurie Bandemir aka Laurie B (a holdover from KHYI,) Ken "Hubcap" Carter (defected from KLUV,) Blake Lindsay (area's only blind jock,) Billy Burke (a holdover from KHYI,) Ken Dowe, Brian Wilson, Jimmy deCastro, Liz Kiley, Cameron Smith.  Wolfman Jack  guest-hosted the morning show live the first week of broadcasting, and flew in for several consecutive weekends to do a live oldies program on Saturday nights.

KXRK, Arlington. Initial call letters requested for 94.9 when application was submitted in 1991 by Evergreen Media.  Format was originally to be an Album-Oriented "Pirate Radio" Rock station, but Scott Ginsburg of Evergreen changed his mind at the last minute in favor of oldies.  The idea got as far as creating billboards, designing bumper stickers and hiring a morning host.

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KCLE, Cleburne.  Station established 4/13/1949 at 94.3 (moved to 94.9 in 1957.)  Call letters stood for "Cleburne."  Owners:  George Marti and Jim Gordon (yes, THE George Marti, inventor of microwave transmitters and ENG.)  Format: Variety (initially simulcast of sister KCLE-AM.)  Nicknames:  "Spectrasonic Sound," "Crown of the Megacycles."  Programs:  "Man on the Beat," "Swap Shop."  Notables:  "Ramblin'" Russ Bloxom (host of "Man on the Beat;" later longtime news anchor for WBAP/KXAS-TV,) Frank Hardgrove, John Butner , Lee Myres, Don Harris (I) (later of WBAP-AM,) Bob Ellis, Glenn "Uncle Hank" Craig , Eddie Craig (son of Hank,) Art Jones, Ron Harper, Willie Townes (former Dallas Cowboys player,) Ray Weathers, Sam Riddle (later with KRLA and KFWB in Los Angeles,) Jean Jenkins, David Perkins, Tommy Jeter, John Polson, D'Vae Smith, John Merti, Olin Merrill, Dave Thomas (who lived at the studios,) Mike Ambrose (later to KXOL and KLIF-1190; then to LA radio, then retired in 2001 after 28 years as a San Diego weathercaster.)  Marti sold KCLE-FM in 1969 but retained the AM side; he reused the KCLE-FM calls at 92.1-Glen Rose in 1989.  Initially broadcasted with 250 watts.

KHYI, Howe. Call letters established 4/17/1994. Format: ABC's "Real Country" format (automation) (4/17/1994-1/1/1997,) Americana/"Hard Country" (1/1/1997-present.) Nickname: "The Range", "Y-95.") Owner: Ken Jones dba Metro Broadcasters of Texas.  Calls resurrected from KHYI-94.9 (calls were "parked" temporarily since 11/21/1991 when 94.9 surrendered them; owner Jones had just received call letters KZKF, but swapped them for KHYI a month later.  Records show that KHYI-95.3 was licensed to be a separate station from KSSA's 95.3, although Howe and McKinney are very close neighbors.)  Sister station to KXEZ-FM.  Notables:  Dan Foster, Dave Avery , Brett Dillon (1996-present,) Bruce Kidder, Allan Peck (concurrently owns a home theatre business, and is the former host of the "Peck and Penny/Peck and Peggy Show" on KBOX-AM in the 1970s; son Allan Peck II is a DJ on KSCS.)

KSSA, McKinney. Call letters established 8/1/1988. Format: Spanish.  Owner:  Marcos Rodriguez (Sanchez)  (8/1/1988-1994,) Evergreen Media (who swapped it in 1994 for rimshot KGDE at 94.1 and KTLR at 106.9.)  KTLR moved to 95.3 and switched calls to KHYI, and a new KTLR started broadcasting at 107.1 (see entry at 107.1 for more information.)  Broadcasted Plano high school football games.

KMWT, Mineral Wells.  Station established 3/1/1970.  Format:  Easy Listening.  Call letters stood for Mineral Wells, Texas.  Owner:  Ralph Harbus .
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KSCS, Fort Worth. Call letters established 2/1970.  Format: Country. Owner: Amon Carter, ABC, Capital Cities. Nickname:  "Silver Country Stereo" (2/1970-?, featuring '3-in-a-row' country,) "Today's Best Country," "Continuous Country," "The Big 96.3."  Programs:  "KSCS Hill Country Cafe," "Honkytonk Texas Show," "Five and Dime."  Notables: Terry Dorsey (began 7/18/1988,) Mark Louis Rybczyk aka Hawkeye (began 7/11/1988,) Bill Kinder (1988-4/2009,) Liz Johnson, Brad Wright (was concurrently KXAS-TV anchorman,) Randy Hames, Blaine Brooks, Cathy Martindale, Jeremy Robinson (former evening jock at KSCS who is now syndicated from ABC Radio Networks back to KSCS in the evenings!) Clint White (hosted "Cryin' Lovin' or Leavin'" program; also hosted briefly by Bill Reed,) John Morris aka "Trapper John," John Hare, Andy Connell aka Crash Kelly, Martha Martinez, Steve Nichols, Bill Reed, Stuart McRae (first jock on the "Silver Country Stereo" format,) Jack Dillon , Gary Smith (1969-1973,) Mike Crow and "Dixie" (hosts of "Honkytonk Texas Show,") Dominica Harrell, Paul Bottoms, Michael Scott (II,) "Brother Van," "Rebecca" (Scott, Van and Rebecca are part of the "Dorsey Gang" morning show,) Bob Shiflet, Jeff Cunningham, Steve Smith, Lee Riza (promotions; currently PD of KPIR-AM in Granbury,) Chris Huff (APD and jock,) Allan Peck II, Kerry Alford aka Jimmy Stewart, Linda O'Brian (as host of "Hill Country Cafe.")  The country format was created by Capital Cities' VP of programming, Joe Somerset.  He took the low-key "beautiful music" radio approach by playing several songs in a row, and having 'quiet' DJs and a low commercial load.

WBAP, Fort Worth. Call letters established 3/8/1949 at 100.5 FM (see entry there;) moved to 96.3 in late 1955. Format:  Entertainment, Classical, Easy Listening. Owners: Amon Carter  dba Carter Publications.  Nickname:  "First in Fine Music."  Sister station of WBAP-AM and TV (Channel 5.) Call letters stand for "We Bring A Program" (jokesters used to say, "We Bore All People!")  Simulcasted WBAP-AM (1950s.)  Programs:  "High Fidelity Symphony Hour," "The Song and the Star," "Martin Block Show," "Musical Potpourri," "Dinner Time Music," "High Fidelity Concert Hall," "Symphony Pops Concert," "Music for You."  Notables: Gene Reynolds, Jim Vinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Gary Smith (1969-1973,) Ben Harrover, James Calloway, Gordon Fitzgerald, Stuart McRae, Art Riley, Bill Barclay (PD,) Don Thompson, Chem Terry , Layne Beaty, Ted Gouldy, Gene Baugh, Lee Woodward (brother of actor Morgan Woodward,) Ted Graves, Frank Dinkins, Phil Wygant  (husband of WBAP/KXAS entertainment reporter Roberta "Bobbie" Wygant.)  See 820 AM entry for additional personalities (many worked for both stations equally.)  Owner Amon Carter was threatened by RCA/NBC officials in 1946 with a loss of network affiliation if he did not apply for an FM frequency!

KMEO, Flower Mound. Call letters established 12/28/1998; format began under KNKI calls on 11/23/1998. Format: New Country (6/27/2003-present,) Easy Listening/Soft Adult Pop (12/28/1998-6/27/2003.)  Owner: ABC. Nicknames: "The Twister," "Memories 96.7," "Unforgettable Favorites."  Program:  "Memories Scrapbook." Notables as "Memories": John LaBella  (first personality hired for the station,) Pamela Steele, Bob Eliot, Charles Mixon aka Chaz Mixon (1999-2004,) Martha Martinez, Mike Young, Randy Fuller, Becky Wight (DJ and host of "Memories Scrapbook,") Bob Lawrence, Susan Edwards, Scott Reese, Sammi Gonzales, Tori Logan, Vic Thomas (overnights via satellite from ABC; ABC Radio also carries an identically-programmed "Memories" satellite format.) Eliot came directly from a longtime stint at hard rocker KTXQ-"Q102;" Mixon from KZEW; and LaBella, of course, was half of the "LaBella and Rody" morning show on rocker KZEW who died in a freak traffic accident, and was eulogized in an on-air reunion of former KZEW jocks on 3/8/2002. Notable as "Twister":  Allan Peck II.  The "Memories" format was dropped on 6/27/2003; previously live, local programming was briefly replaced by ABC Radio's corporate "Memories" satellite programming on 6/26/2003, and "The Twister" debuted the following afternoon.

KDVE, Sherman.  Call letters established 2/6/1995 at 101.7; swapped frequencies with KIKM-FM on 6/17/1997.  Station dark after 10/15/1997.  One source says that KWCS/KBOC swapped 96.7 for 98.3 with KDVE on 5/3/1993.

KZXL, Sherman.  Call letters established 12/12/1983.  Sister station to KIKM-910 AM.

KIKM, Sherman.  Call letters established 7/1975.  Format:  Country (days), Top 40 simulcast with KIKM-AM (nights,) then full Top 40 simulcast of AM and FM, then Country (on automation; began 1977.)  Owner:  Albert W. Brown (who had just sold McKinney's KAWB [see 95.3 above,]) Lon Williams.  Sister station to KIKM-910 AM.

KSHN, Sherman.  Call letters established 4/1969.  Format unknown.

KDSQ, Denison.  Station established 6/29/1967 at 101.7.  Calls stood for Denison-Sherman.

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Also Perri Reavis, James Smith Carney aka Moby (longtime Houston jock; began 9/1/1986 in afternoons; moved to morning drive 10/20/1986; left on 4/8/1988,) Paul Robins/Paul Kinney/Phil Cowan (morning team prior to Moby, began 3/31/1986 and fired 10/17/1986,) Drew Pierce, Kelly Howard , Roy "Mark" Stevens and James Henry "Jim" Pruett ("Stevens and Pruett," began 2/1982, fired 3/28/1986; featured characters "Uncle Waldo," "Real Herman Steele," "Whirley Nettleford," "Lonnie B. Pitts" and program "Woman to Woman Wednesdays;" they were the former "Hudson and Harrigan" at KILT-Houston in the 1970s,) Cindy Coyle , Pamela Steele (who quit the station 5/28/1993 over a Howard Stern promotion the station participated in; GM Donna Fadal encouraged other female KEGL jocks to appear in sports bras for the promotion, and Steele felt it was degrading to women!  Stern, of course, discussed the incident on-air,) Nancy Johnson (1992-1994,) Martha Martinez, Dick Roth aka Marc Richards (1995,) Amy Graf, Ralph Humphries (part of Kraddick's morning show crew; smuggled guns into DFW Airport as a station prank on 1/15/1991, the same day the Persian Gulf war began!), "Madd" Maxx Hammer (longtime Z-Rock jock,) Jonathan Doll, Doc Morgan (1981; longtime voiceover king of WFAA-TV and KTCK,) Danny Owen, Tony "Paraquat" Johnson, Jay Walker, Clyde White aka Jim White (I) (1980-1984; as host of mid-day talk show "Relationships" in 1981, and later "Nostalgic Rock,") Randy James, Randy Brown aka Christopher Haze (8/1980-1987; also served as PD; conceived entire "Eagle" idea in 1980,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1988-92; returned to frequency in 2004 to host morning show for "Sunny 97.1,") Andre Gardner (brother of KVIL's Bill Gardner,) Tracy Barnes, Leigh Ann Adam (currently with KBIG-Los Angeles,) Cindy Scull (1994-2004,) Les Colinas (a moniker in obvious deference to the community where KEGL is located, "Las Colinas,") Michelle Dibble, Darren Silva aka "Dangerous Darren," Jocelyn White (who quit the station in 1/1987 over comments made by morning personality Moby at her [and her breasts'] expense!), Brad Baxter, Rob Ellis, Robert Miguel (late-night DJ, sometimes live and sometimes voicetracked; hosted "Unmodern Rock Program,") Dave Clayton, Rich Berra, Ed Wodka, Keith Kramer and Tony Longo aka "Kramer and Twitch" (relocated from sister station KDMX, where their rowdy antics did not fit the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop singer Britney Spears,) Chris Ryan, Dave Cooley, Laurel Case aka Max Morgan, Melissa Rasmussen, Jimmy Steal, Steve Nichols, Evan Mitchell, Julie Patterson, Andrea Lively, Mike Esparza (host of "The Mikey Morning Show,") John "J. D." Ryan, Russell Martin. Notables as "Sunny":  "Fast" Eddie Coyle (mornings; worked for "The Eagle" from 1988-92; teamed with Anna deHaro on 3/22/2005 [moved from KDMX-FM,]) Stacey James, Jeff Thomas, Dave Mason, Steve Knoll, the "Sunny Sunbeams" (nickname for promotions group.) Notables as "La Preciosa":  Jamie Alejandro, Anna deHaro (a holdover from "Sunny.")  Stunting during the format change in 1992, the station repeatedly played "Hotel California" by The Eagles for several days straight, gradually adding other Eagles songs (and songs about eagles, like "Fly Like an Eagle,") as the weeks went on.  Station located at 5915 Pioneer Pkwy in Arlington, then to 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving (formerly the Xerox Building,) then to 14001 N Dallas Pkwy in Dallas.  HD channel:  Hispanic AC.
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KWXI, Fort Worth. Call letters established 4/1/1969. Format: Pop Oldies (1975-1977,) Middle-of-the-Road (automated, 1969-75.)  Owner:  Audrey Malkan, First Illinois Cable TV Inc (3/1/1973-?.)  First station in the Metroplex to broadcast in quadraphonic [4 channels] (early 1970s.) Sister station to KFJZ-AM and KTVT-TV.  Nicknames:  "Quicksie," "Bright Down the Middle."  Flagship station for the Texas State Network.  Program:  "Inside the Husk."  Promotion:  "Lady of the Day."  Notables: Dave Tucker (1975-1977,) Ken "Hubcap" Carter, Ron Harper, Danny Owen, Larry "Craig" Jackson, Bob Test, Mike Rogers (I), Don LaChance, Larry Dunkle aka Gary Mack (II), John Borders aka Johnny Dark, Porter Randall , Lee Miller (host of "Inside the Husk;" according to Ron Harper, the show's name was a vague analogy about separating the wheat from the chaff!), Larry Shannon, George Riba, Paul Jennings.  FM flagship for the Dallas Cowboys in 1975-76.  Station located at 4801 West Freeway (IH-30) in Fort Worth (rented studios from former 97.1 owner KTVT-TV.)

KFJZ, Fort Worth. Station established 6/7/1959.  Format:  Classical/Jazz.  Owner:  Arnold and Audrey Malkan  dba Pyrometer Company of America, along with partner Stan Wilson (10/22/1964-?.)  Program:  "Hot Line."  Notable:  Dave Naugle.  Sister station to KFJZ-AM and KFJZ-Channel 11.  Station located at 4801 West Freeway (IH-30) in Fort Worth.

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K248BC, Dallas.  Station established 6/16/2004.  Format:  Religious.  Owner:  CSN International.  LPFM station that rebroadcasts KDKR-91.3 FM.

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KBFB, Dallas. Call letters established 5/23/1997, although format began under KRRW calls 4/3/1997. Format: Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) Rap/Urban (9/26/2000 to present.) Owner:  Radio One. Former owners:  Infinity/CBS, Chancellor Media (AMFM.)  Nicknames:  "B 97.9" (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) "The Beat" (9/26/2000 to present.) Notables as "Soft Rock": Jim Thomas (as host of "70s Saturday Night," which had been abandoned by KDMX in late 1997,) "Delilah" (via satellite,) Steve Knoll, Amy Austin, Gary Leigh, John LaBella , Joe Cucinotti aka Joe Kelly, Scott "Chulo" Gaines (currently on KTYS-The Twister,) Becky Wight, Ben Ortega aka Ben Martin, Chris Kerson (3/1995-1998,) Dan Berlin, Gene and Julie Gates (husband-and-wife morning team; currently with KVIL,) Teresa Hanson-Burns, Julie DeHarty, Chad Hoker, Suzanne Calvin, Larry Vanderslice, Jack Schell (Martin and Schell hosted "70s Saturday Night" separately after the firing of Thomas; Martin took the show to KTXQ-94.5 after KBFB's format change in 2000; Thomas, who made the show his own, is still looking for a local terrestrial home for his renamed "Original 70s Saturday Night;" it still exists on streaming internet audio.) Notables as Rap/Urban:  Eurro Thomas, Steve Harvey (via satellite,) George Laughlin, John Candelaria, "DJ Big Bink," "Action Jaxon," "DJ Miracle," Veda Loca, "Sista Sondra."

KRRW, Dallas. Call letters established 11/15/1993; "Arrow" format began 10/15/1993 under KLRX calls. Format: Adult Rock (CBS' "Arrow" format.) Owner:  Infinity/CBS (8/1993-2000.)  Nickname: "The Arrow." Notables: R. J. Lane (now in sales for WBAP-AM,) Michael Moser aka Michael T. Parker (1993-1997,) Steve Knoll, Laurie Bandemir aka Laurie B, Ken Bell, John LaBella , Anna deHaro (cousin of 1960s KBOX newsman Tony deHaro,) Chris Kerson (3/1995-1998,) Mike Vasquez (formerly "Mondo" Mike Vasquez on KTXQ; brother to KEWS and KLIF's Tim Vasquez.)  With new CBS ownership, the former KZEW became sister station to longtime competitor KTXQ.  "Arrow"-formatted stations still live on in Houston and Los Angeles.

KLRX, Dallas. Call letters established 1/11/1991, although format began under KKWM calls 12/26/1990.  Format: Light Rock (12/26/1990 to 10/15/1993,)  Adult Rock (CBS' "Arrow" format, 10/15/1993-12/93.)  Owner:  Cox.  Nickname: "Lite 97.9," "Arrow 97.9."  Notables: Linda Martin, Lindsay Hart, Clyde White aka Jim White (I) (1991,) Bill Brown, Randy Brown aka Christopher Haze, Nancy Johnson (1990-1991,) Vickie Hunter , Steve Fernandez, Ken Bell, Leon McWhortor aka Jay Roberts (I.)  Cox traded KLRX for CBS' WYNF-Tampa in 8/1993.

KKWM, Dallas. Call letters established 1/9/1990. Format: Light Rock (known for "Two-in-a-Row" by the same artist.) Nickname: "Warm 97.9".  Simulcast on sister station KLDD-AM until 11/29/1990.  Owner:  Cox (bought 10/1990,) Anchor Media.  Notables: Vickie Hunter , Steve Anderson, Steve Fernandez, Leon McWhorter aka Jay Roberts, Stan Atkins, Kelly Fox, Randy Coffey, Nancy Johnson (1989-1990; continued from KZEW into KKWM and into KLRX,) Darin Cirello aka Darin James (1989 [at format change] to 1990.)  New owner Cox considered changing KKWM back to the "Zoo" format, but went with Light Rock instead.

Notables: John LaBella  and John Rody ("LaBella and Rody," hosts of "The Morning Zoo," 1979-4/1986; Rody began 3/1978,) Steven Clean (replaced Rody on morning show, 4/1986- 8/8/1986;)  Scott "Scooter" Parkin (replaced Clean on morning show, 8/11/1986- 1/19/1987; Rody was also fired on 1/19/1987,) Bruce Sinton aka Bruce Carey ("Bruce and Scott," hosts of "The Morning Zoo," 1/20/1987-1989; Carey was fired 12/17/1989,) John B. Wells, George Gimarc (1980-1987; fired 1/9/1987,) Jon Dillon (fired in 2/1987,) Mike Rhyner (later joined the "LaBella and Rody" show,) Beverly Beasley, Ken Rundel (DJ and host of "The Ken Rundel Show" and "Guests and Telephone,") Doug Saye , L. G. Richardson (was arrested on 8/26/1978 during his on-air shift!), Joe King (who hastily filled in for L. G. Richardson upon his 1978 arrest; King worked across the hall at WFAA-AM and has the distinction of being the only one to ever jock at KZEW for just one day!  He was later joined by market researcher Sharla Taylor that afternoon,) Charley Jones (1977-1988; went fulltime in 9/1978 after L. G. Richardson's arrest,) Jay Hoker (GM; later president of PAX Radio in the 1990s; son Chad is currently in radio sales,) Randy Davis (jock, and voice of "Hunt James" on LaBella and Rody's show,) Janel Dolan (Jones) (wife of Charley Jones,) Randy Coffey , Mark Lambert, Laurel Ornish (first newscaster for station in 1973; first in market to "banter" with jock,) Charles Mixon aka Chaz Mixon (began 1982; fired on 12/11/1989,) Christopher James (also terminated 12/11/1989,) Mike Wade, Lisa Lee, Tempie Lindsey (began 1976, replacing Barbara Marullo,) Nick Brounoff aka Nick Alexander (1979-83,) Edd Routt , John Dew (GM,) Paula Street aka Paula Walker, Sally Francis, Ira Lipson (creator of "The Zoo" format and was chief programmer; hired from WWWW-Detroit,) Jamie Friar, Angie Michaels, Noah Nelson (later anchor with KXAS-TV; currently an actor,) Michael Brown (II)(not to be confused with the WFAA-TV newscaster,) Steve Nichols, Patricia Smith (1974,) Gary Cogill (concurrently with WFAA-TV as a movie critic,) Charlie Kendall, John Roberts, Paul Trimble, Tom Owens, Dan Regala, Doc Morgan, Ivan Braiker, Dave Lee Austin (original "Morning Zoo" host, 1973-1975,) Doug Seay, Nancy Johnson (1984-1989; continued into KKWM and KLRX formats to 1991,) Mike Taylor, Barbara "Legs" Marullo (1975-1976,) Rick Stoughton , Gary Shaw, Mark Addy, Gene Boivin, Dennis Anderson, Dale Kelly, Rob Barnett, Cindy Whitley aka Cindy Johnston , Chuck Moshovitz, Betsy Thaggard aka Kelly Clarke, Darin Cirello aka Darin James (1989; continued into "Warm" format,) Christopher James, Dennis Rossman, Mike Hedges, Carl Russo, Ken Bateman aka Ken Baker (quit after management berated him for interrupting a song to give a tornado warning in June, 1989; Ken explains: "Anchor VP Dave McNamee stormed into the studio and told me that I should have waited for the next scheduled station break, saying this is an 'all-music' station!"  Ken told him he'd be reporting the names of the dead if he had waited.)

The Zoo's first song played under the new format was Simon and Garfunkel's "At the Zoo."  News department was a joint venture with sister WFAA-AM; KZEW presented "alternative" news stories instead of standard rip-and-read, according to Laurel Ornish.  On 1/18/1987, a Marine F-4S Phantom jet collided with the Zoo's tower, knocking the station off the air; they soon returned under temporary lower power until the tower could be repaired.  Rash of 1987 and 1989 firings were a result of Anchor Media's purchase of the station and subsequent format change; they did not purchase any of the personalities' contracts.  There was discussion of KZEW picking up the Satellite Music Network's "Z-Rock" format in 1989 after KZRK dropped it; Anchor decided to go with the "Warm" format instead.  Station located at Communications Center (1961-87,) then to 3625 N. Hall Street in Dallas.
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WFAA, Dallas. Call letters established 10/1/1947 (some sources say 9/15/1947.) Station moved from 94.3 (see entry there under KERA calls.)  Format: Variety (as simulcast of AM; 1961-63,) "Good Music" (1960s, automated,) Beautiful Music (to 9/16/1973, automated.)  Owner: Belo.  Nicknames:  "Dial 98," "98 FM," "The Velvet Sound of Beautiful Music."  Call letters stand for "Working For All Alike" (other sources say, "World's Finest Air Attraction.")  Programs:  "Music Hall Varieties," "Composer's Corner," "Doctors Today," "The Russ Brown Show," "Dinner at Six," "Closeup Education."  Notables:  John Dew, Russ Brown, Travis Linn  (began 1962; later an anchor for sister station WFAA-TV,) Chuck Murphy, Jim Rose.  Station on from 1947-9/1/1950 (broadcasted 7AM-10PM daily; occasionally simulcasted WFAA-AM and carried college football games,) dark 9/2/1950-1958; on again from 1958-1960; dark again from 1960-1961, on again from 1961-63; dark again from 1963-65, on again from 1965-1973. With FM in its infancy, Belo saw little reason to keep a regular schedule!  Station broadcasted 6AM-1AM (mid-1960s.)  Located at Communications Center (4/2/1961-1987.)

KWCS, Bridgeport.  Station established 1980 at 96.7.  Format:  Country (semi-automated.)  Nickname:  "Wise Country Stereo."  Owner:  Bert and Dan Dimmock dba Dimmock Broadcasting.  Network affiliation:  TSN.  Program:  "People to People" (show continued into KBOC.)  Notables:  Kermit Stephens, Dan Deering, Mike Robinson (jock and host of "People to People,") "Daddy-O" (1988-2005 through call letter change to KBOC.)

And separately, serving the southern Fort Worth market:

KCUB, Stephenville.  Call letters established 2/6/1990.  Format:  AOR.  Owner:  Reese Broadcasting.  Request for city of license change to Ranger, TX (northwest of Stephenville) at 98.5 FM.  Simulcasted to KBOC-FM 3/31/2005-11/11/2005.

KVQC, Stephenville.  Station established 10/31/1989.  Might have been temporary calls for KCUB, above.

And separately, serving the eastern Dallas/Rockwall/Hunt county areas:

KLUV, Dallas. Call letters established 1/26/1984. Format: Love Songs, Adult Contemporary Gold (1984-11/1985,) Pop Oldies (11/1985-present.) Nickname: "K-Love".  Basic reimaging of KLVU (see below.)  Owners: Infinity/CBS (4/21/1995-present; paid $55 million for it!), John Tenaglia dba TK Communications (10/27/1982-4/21/1995.)  Sister station to KLUV-1190 AM (1998-2000, a reuniting of former KNUS's and former KLIF's original frequencies.  Simulcast of FM to AM occurred 8/28/1998 to 9/11/1998; format was split thereafter: AM, to exclusively 1950s and 1960s pop oldies from 9/11/1998 to 9/20/2000, while FM reformatted to exclusively 1960s and 1970s pop oldies after 9/11/1998.  FM continued with exclusively 60s and early 70s after AM was sold.)  Flagship station for the Dallas Cowboys (2002-2006.)  Programs:  "Sunday Night Doo Wop Show," "Rock and Roll Trivia," "Beatle Breakfast," "Friday Night Classics Party," "Music for Lovers," "Blue Plate Special," "Three-Fer Thursday," "Sock Hop," "Saturday Night Oldies Party," "The Wolfman Jack Show."  Promotion:  "Hi-Lo."  Notables: Ken "Hubcap" Carter(jock and host of "Sock Hop," "Friday Night Classics Party" and "Saturday Night Oldies Party;" left in 1991 for KODZ-94.9,) Steve Eberhart (began 1984,) Al Forguson , Charles Kuenzi aka Johnny Michaels (former KNUS-98.7 morning personality who returned to the frequency in the mid-1980s,) Paula Street, Kate Garvin (former KTVT-TV anchor in the 1970s; later known as "U-Turn Laverne" on KDMX,) Chris Kerson, Chuck Brinkman (PD, jock and host of "Rock and Roll Trivia;" 1988-12/28/2005,) Brian Pierce (morning show host, 1987-1991,) Trevor Lay (2000-2002,) Jay Cresswell (APD and weekend jock,) Douglas Barricklow (2000-2006; production and imaging director for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network,) Kevan "Smokin' B" Browning, Ken Bell, Glen Martin, Mike Wade, Bob DeCarlo, Rick Peters, Art Roberts , Tom Kent (hosted a Saturday night oldies show via satellite in 2005; returned in 2008 as host of the syndicated "Tom Kent Radio Show,") Dave Van Dyke, Jonathan Hayes, Sofia Whitmire aka Debi Diaz (1991-12/12/2008,) Vic Thomas, John Summers (1995-8/6/2009; DJ, host of the "Sunday Night Doo Wop Show" and "Beatle Breakfast;" continued to host "Beatle Breakfast" after his 2009 layoff,) Johnny Stone, Larry Carolla (1995,) Jack Blair, Richard Malmos aka Rick Lawrence, Bill Christie, Terry Taylor, John LaVine aka John Wolf, John McCarty, Rick Peters, George "Paul" Medina  (1987-1989,) Roger Manning.

Also Ernie Brown, Jason Walker, Katherine "Kathy" Jones (formerly half of morning team with Mike Wade; later Ron Chapman's and Jody Dean's 'girl about town' and station public affairs director,) Robert Leon-Gomez aka Bob Gomez, Craig Drenowatz aka Craig T. Allen (2002-05,) Paula Rice, "Catfish" Jim Prewitt, Sandi Sharp, Steve Lewis, Art Riley (host of "Music for Lovers,") Scott Reese, Rick Peters, Blake Lindsay, Darin Cirello aka "Darin James the Rock Dog" (1987,) Gary Balaban, Frank Welch, Tori Logan, Brian Pugh, Nancy Jay, Tom Bigby, Peter Stewart, Mark Watkins (to 8/7/2009,) Rob Wrinkle aka Rob Rice (1984-1985,) Billy Greear aka Billy Kidd, Ben Laurie, Dave Siebert, Mike Shannon (II) (1985; 2003,) Michael Moser aka Michael T. Parker (1989-1990,) Peter Zolnowski aka Peter Z (PD and weekend jock; currently voicetracks afternoon drive after John Summers was let go in 8/2009,) Robert Smith aka Wolfman Jack  (syndicated program with custom "local" cut-ins; Wolfman Jack was provided a weekly script/"request list" from DFW "listeners," with listener names and song requests invented by KLUV programmers that Wolfman interjected into portions of the weekly prerecorded show.  It's assumed this was the protocol for each station his show aired on.)

Longtime KVIL morning man Ron Chapman joined the station on 9/5/2000 [left 6/24/2005,] along with his KVIL cronies Peggy Newman aka Peggy Sears (2000-03,) Mitch Carr (2000-8/6/2009; left briefly in 2005; reassigned to KRLD-AM on 8/7/2009,) and Mark Oristano (2000-02.)  Chapman was replaced by his former producer at KVIL, Jody Dean, whose morning show consisted of Kathy Jones, Mitch Carr, Jonathan Hayes, Randy Capes, Bernie Mack and Tammy Edwards.  (Dean started 5/16/2005 while Chapman was still hosting, to help ease the segue for listeners.)  KLUV switched from AC Gold to Pop Oldies in November, 1985, after purchasing the oldies record collection of KXOL-AM at their auction just after KXOL changed ownership and formats (although the late Ken "Hubcap" Carter dated the change to 1984.)  KLUV has the unenviable distinction of being the station associated with the death of singer/actor Ricky Nelson...on 12/31/1985, Nelson and his band were en route to a New Year's Eve concert put on by KLUV and hosted by Ken "Hubcap" Carter; Nelson and his band members were killed when their plane crashed about 150 miles east of Dallas.  Station formerly located in the penthouse of the now-razed Merchants Bank building at 5217 Ross Avenue; moved to 4131 N. Central Expressway in 1991.  HD channel:  All Beatles.
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KNUS, Dallas. Call letters established 7/1966. Format: Top 40/AOR-automated (1966-4/14/1968,) Underground Rock/Jazz/Folk and Classical (4/15/1968-1971,) Top 40 (1971-1981.) Owners: McLendon Broadcasting (1967-1979,) San Juan Racing (5/1979-10/27/1982.) Known as KLIF's "Heavy Sister" (1967-1971.)  Programs:  "All About Dallas-Fort Worth," "Album Hour," "Hotline," "Contemporary Sounds."  Promotions:  "The Great Rip-Off," "Keep on Truckin'," "Hit Man," "Christmas Wish," "World's Greatest Contest," "Uppers, Downers and Lids," "Giving Away the War," "KNUS Kiss-a-Thon," "Fantasy Park" (1974,) "The Name Game," "Hi-Lo," and a promotion that positioned a jock on top of the flagpole of Gordon McLendon's Gemini Drive-In to hype the station's new format in 1971.  Feature:  "The KNUS Memory Bank" (1981.)  Notables: Bart McLendon (son of station owner Gordon McLendon,) Kevin McCarthy (1975-78; afternoons, then morning show co-host with Dick Hitt and Chantal Westerman,) Cloyd Moll aka Cat Simon, Michael Selden (longtime KVIL jock who defected to KNUS on 3/20/1978,) Ron Jenkins aka Ron McAlister, Chantal Westerman, Randy Brown aka Christopher Haze, Jack Heinritz aka Jack Hines, Steve Nichols, Larry Thompson aka Larry James, "Gentleman" Jim Carter, Phil Hawkins aka Jay Hawkins, Eddy Payne aka Jimmy Rabbitt (who was the very first person to key up the mike at KNUS; according to Jim Carter, he said, "Hello, testing, are we on the air?"), Gary Walker (who signed off the station on 10/18/1981 with, "KNUS Dallas-Fort Worth has left the building...goodbye, old friend,") Bobby Sorrell (assistant MD,) Mitch Craig, Don Bishop, Ken Dowe ("Ken Dowe and Granny Emma;" also served as PD,) Jake Roberts.

Also Rob Milford aka Rob Williams (1/1978 to 5/1978,) Eric Edwards, Shaun Holley, Fred Olsen aka Fred Kennedy, Bob Morrison (ND, 1973,) Roger Carey, Phil North aka Eric Chase, Katie Pruitt aka Holly Stone (in her first radio job at age 17,) Art Riley (1968,) Mark St. John, Victor Pryles aka Harry Nelson, Bob "Bobby" Paterson, "Brother" Jon Rivers, Ron Morgan (began 8/15/1977; co-hosted morning show with Dick Hitt,) "Sweet" Randy Hames, Jo Interrante, J. Richard Lee (as host of "Contemporary Sounds,") Karl Ireland, Tim Brandon, Randy Coffey , Ralph Gould (engineer,) Michael Spears aka Hal Martin, Mark Christopher (began early 1969; married longtime DFW jock Tempie Lindsey in 2003,) Terri Cline, Rose Wright aka Beth Rose, Rod Roddy(as host of "Hotline,") Dave Marcum, Dick Hitt , Mike Snyder (current KXAS anchor,) Brad Messer (ND; began 8/1977,) Charles Kuenzi aka Johnny Michaels, "The Saint," Doug Vair, Bruce Buchanan aka Jim Edwards, Tommy Kramer, J. C. Webster (as host of "All About Dallas-Fort Worth,") Clyde White aka Jim White (I) (1972; 1977; and back in 1979 as PD,) Dave Cooke, Ron Grey, Beau Weaver, Jim Dean, Nick Brounoff aka Nick Alexander (1972-73,) Price Woolridge, Jack Robinson, Bob Knoll, Bob Coburn (currently host of syndicated "Rockline,") Gary Cox (interned under engineer Ralph Gould,) Doyle Peterson (PD; later Sales Manager for WRR-FM,) Paul Drew, Jason Daniels, Don Bishop, Mark St. John, Mike Nelson (currently in sales with KVIL,) Rick Burton, David Hultsman, Martha Martinez, Susan Stafford (host of Hollywood insider program; Stafford was wife of owner Gordon McLendon and original letter-turner on NBC's "Wheel of Fortune," 1975-1982,) Tony Garrett, Mike Shannon (I), Glenn Mitchell , Lanny Morrow aka Weaver Morrow, David Quakenbush, Laurel Case aka Max Morgan, Don Swancy, Scott Hodges.

Also Jake Roberts, Jeff McKee, Gary Hamilton, Ray Zoller aka "The High Roller" (9/1979-10/1980; fired for not playing the controversial song, "People That Died" by The Jim Carroll Band, against orders from new PD Paul Drew!), Steve Campbell, "Mighty Murph," David Bradshaw, Larry Thompson aka Larry James, Mike Butts, Jeff Davis, "Champagne" Jack Schell (began 8/1977; he once swam the English Channel as part of a station promotion!) Randy Coffey , Jack Mayberry, Linda French.  One of the trendsetting McLendon stations following the lead of sister station KLIF-AM.  Were you listening when...in a move usually reserved for stunting, KNUS' afternoon jock was so impressed with the new 1975 Neil Sedaka/Elton John song, "Bad Blood", that he played it twice, back-to-back!  In its day, KNUS posted solid #1 ratings, with shares in the 10 and 11 range (impossible by today's standards!)  The station was on full automation during its first year, 1967, and only broadcasted 5:30 AM to 1:05 PM; live personalities began later that same year.  Also, the second local McLendon powerhouse almost didn't come to pass:  KNUS was to be sold to KPCN-AM to become the new KPCN-FM in early 1967 (to simulcast country KPCN-AM,) but the deal fell through that June.  McLendon soon realized the potential value of a stand-alone FM, and started separate programming from sister KLIF-AM thereafter.  McLendon's first format idea for KNUS was All-News (hence the call letters.)  Station increased power in 1/1971.
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KDZR, Denton. Call letters established 12/28/1992. Format: Z-Rock from Satellite Music Network. Call letters stood for "Dallas Z-Rock."  Owner:  Larry and Tony Greene.  Promotion:  "Metal Militia Dog Tags."  Notables: "Madd" Maxx Hammer, Pat Dawsey, David Perry aka Dave Bolt, Randy James, "Sharkman," Tracy Phillips, David Henson (GM,) Steve Ballinger, "Crankin'" Craig Dori, Pat Dawsey, "Loud" Debi Dowd, "Boobie Bondage," Hugh Lampman, "Ward Cleaver," Tracy Barnes.

KJZY, Denton. Call letters established 10/3/1988. Format: Jazz. Nickname: "Jazzy." Owner:  Larry Greene dba Broadcast House of Texas.  Program:  "Jazz Till Dawn."  Notables: Larry Carolla (mornings, 1990-1992,) Bret Michael (left a management post at KNTU-FM to join KJZY while still a college student; Michael, a music major [not an R-TV major!] most recently did morning drive at jazz KOAI-FM,) Johnny Molson, Bob Stewart, David Moorhead, Bob Wilson, Hugh Lampman  (hosted "Jazz Till Dawn," [continued from KWDC,]) Rick Vanderslice, Steve Cumming, Bret Menassa aka Bret Michael, Jay Noble, Shelly Mann, "Wee" Willie Culton .  Station was located in a construction trailer at the base of the antenna tower, nine miles north of Decatur, TX.  In 1991, KJZY made an unusual move for a commercial station:  They developed "Operation Jazzy" to help save the station by soliciting listener donations!  $25,000 was raised, but fell way short of the needed $150,000.  By December, the station was unplugged and sold.

KWDC, Denton. Station established 9/15/1988, although it was first licensed on 2/12/1986. Format: Jazz. Owner:  Bill Mercer and Fred Graham  dba Denton FM Radio Limited.  Program:  "Jazz Till Dawn."  Notable:  Hugh Lampman  (hosted "Jazz Till Dawn" [named in obvious deference to his former "Music Till Dawn" on KRLD some 25 years earlier!]   Mercer (longtime DFW sportcaster and a UNT professor) and Graham worked several years in finding the one last tower location that would allow rimshot 99.1 into the DFW market...and, after completing their quest, unloaded the station to Larry Greene soon after its sign-on.  "It was one of the most extraordinary events in my life," said Bill Mercer in 2003, "and was amazing (that) a couple of penniless guys could pull it off."

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KPLX, Fort Worth. Call letters established 3/4/1974. Format: Middle-of-the-Road (3/1974 to 1/7/1980,) Country (1/7/1980 to present.) Owner: Susquehanna Broadcasting (KPLX was their first acquisition west of the Mississippi.)  Network affiliation:  ABC.  Call letters derived from "metroplex," the nickname given to the DFW area in 1973.  Nicknames: "The Wolf" (7/24/1998-present,) "K-Plex" (used during the 1970s MOR format; resurrected in the 1980s as listeners were urged to "Flex Your Plex,") "KPLX Plays the Hits," "All-Star Country," "Music for the Good Life," "The Sound of Your Life," "The Metroplex Music Station" (1978,) "First Class" (1979,) "Easy Listening and Bright Instrumentals."  Promotions:  "The K-Plex Party," "Hiney Winery" (a fake regional winery concocted by Terry Dorsey; used as source of countless jokes for his morning show,) "The Spirit of Texas" (in conjuction with WFAA-TV and used for the Texas Sesquicentennial in 1986; WFAA still uses the promotion today,) "KPLX Texas Lottery." Notables as "Country": Steve Harmon and Scott Evans ("Harmon and Evans;" began 1988; Evans left 8/1995,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1993-1998,) Michael Selden (returned to the frequency after successful years at KLIF, KVIL and KNUS,) Jack Bishop (1980-90,) Danny McDuff (1980-1983; late of KBOX and one of the first to be hired for country format,) Beth Wilson, Richard Stevens (brother of voiceover king Shadoe Stevens,) Chris Sommar, Doyle King, Bobby Mitchell, Steve Windsor  (1987-1994.)

Also Terry Dorsey (1981-4/8/1988; wooed to competitor KSCS,) Johnny Williams, Mark Watkins (news,) Vic Scott aka Smokey Rivers (I), Brian Kane, Steve Nichols (1981,) Jack Monroe, Tony Lawrence, Jon Rivers, Gary Walker (1983-1985,) Dick Siegel, Charley Wright, "Norma Jean," Teresa Brown, Chris Allen, David Coursey, Harroll Harbuck aka Hal Jay (PD and jock, 3/1980-1/23/1981,) Steven Brooks, Wally Tucker (original GM; a holdover from MOR format in 1980,) Jon Griffin, Mac Daniels (MD and personality,) Brad Chambers, Michael Moser aka Michael T. Parker (1990-1993,) Randy Hames, Mike Hoey, Stacey West, Chuck Scheckner, Bob Dahlgren, Tim Hart, Melissa Kerr, Jay Jenson (1991-1998,) Jim Radcliffe aka Jim Tyler, Dan Halyburton (senior VP and GM,) Ted Jones (creative director in the 1970s,) Craig Eaton (programming and promotions in the 1970s,) John Pendolino, Rob Wrinkle, Rick Lovett (1997-2001,) Bobby Kraig (PD,) Brian Kane, Wally Tucker (original GM,) Brian Wilson.  Notables as "Middle-of-the- Road":  Jack Murphy, Bob Richmond, Jack Bishop, Ron Harris, Suzanne Calvin (1974-1975,) Wally Tucker (GM, to 1980,) Mike Hoey (hosted program "Triviamaster;" one of a select few that were kept at station after format change.)  Upon purchasing KXOL-FM in 1974, Susquehanna set out to upgrade the signal to cover Dallas; by June, 1976, a new home for the tower was activated in Cedar Hill, TX.  The station also relocated its studios from 1705 W. 7th in Fort Worth to 6465 Pioneer Parkway in FW in the mid-1970s; to 411 Ryan Plaza in January, 1980; and to 3500 Maple in Dallas in late 1987.  HD channel:  New CHR.
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KCWM, Fort Worth.  Call letters established 1968.  Format:  Country and Western Music, Sports (high school, college, pro; flagship station for Texas League Baseball's Fort Worth Spurs, and Continental League Football's Fort Worth Braves [1969-1970.])  Owner:  Wendell Mayes Sr. , Bill Jamar (son-in-law of Mayes; took over station upon Mayes' death on 1/17/1970.)  Sister station to KXOL-AM, but never simulcasted.  Notables:  Bill Smith aka Bill Mack (II) (late-1966 to early 1968; hired by station manager Dick Osburn to implement a country format; Mack suggested the KCWM calls,) Michael Selden  (KCWM was where he began his long successful career in DFW,) Rusty Reynolds (1968-12/1970 as GM.)  Station was located in the basement of KXOL-AM.
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KXOL, Fort Worth.  Station established 12/15/1962.  Format:  Informative Talk, Jazz, "Good Music" (live 12/15/1962-1963; automated 1963-1966.)  Owner:  Wendell Mayes Sr. .  Sister to KXOL-AM, but never simulcasted AM's programming.  Notables:  Jerry Hahn (station manager,)  Rusty Reynolds (morning show host and later salesman,) Earle Fletcher (GM,) Dick Osburn (GM.)  According toRuss Bloxom, KXOL-AM staffers were regularly begged by station manager Hahn to flip on the next automation machine (after the first one finished) so he could depart early!

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KXFM, Fort Worth.  Initial call letters requested for 99.5 when application was submitted in 1962 by Wendell Mayes Sr.

KDFW-FM applied for a move from 107.9 to 99.5 in 1958, but went dark before the request was granted.
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KJMZ, Dallas. Call letters established 12/25/1988. Format: Top 40 R&B ("CHRban," a mix of Contemporary Hits and Urban.)  Nickname: "100.3 Jamz." Owner: Granum (1994-3/1996,) Summit Broadcasting (1988-1994.)  Successor to urban KDLZ-107.5; sister station to KHVN-AM.  Programs:  "What's Going On?", "Under the Covers," "The Thunderstorm," "Mixed Jamz," "The Quiet Storm."  First station to actively seek younger black, Hispanic and white listeners concurrently.  Notables: Russ Parr, Alfredas (known later as "Georgia" on KSOC-94.5; Russ and Alfredas co-hosted the morning show,) Kevan "Smokin' B" Browning aka "M. C. Jammer," Al Roberts, Rick DeVoe, Keith "Babyface" Solis (original host of the late night "The Quiet Storm;" brought show from KDLZ-107.5,) Max Gordon, Guy Broady, Jennifer "Pebbles" Mary (as host of "Under the Covers" and later host of "The Quiet Storm,") Diana Garza aka Terri Weber (host of "The Quiet Storm,") Tom "Cruzin" Casey, Ken Bell aka Al B. Bad aka "The Captain," Shannon Dell, Sammi Gonzales aka Sammi G (4/1989-3/20/1992,) Jeff Hillery, G. Q. Riley aka "Easy Street" (as DJ and host of community affairs program "What's Going On?,") "DJ Smoove," Peter Arnel (as later host of "The Quiet Storm,") Howard Toole, Kate Garvin, Helen Little, Michael Spears, "Jammin'" Jay Michaels (first jock hired; left 3/1990,) "Baby G.," Charley Quinn, Monte Johnson, Jay Fox, "Super Snake," Elroy Smith (original PD; now PD of top-rated WGCI-Chicago.)  Station traded frequencies with 107.5 on 12/23/1988.  Station stunted into this format by playing Newcleus' "Jam On It" continuously for three days straight, 12/23-24-25/1988.  Station swap in 1988 only included KMEZ for KDLZ; each station's original AM counterpart stayed put, but later purchase by Granum brought 100.3/107.5/970 AM/1480 AM all under the same ownership.  Station located at the former KBOX/KMEZ facility at 9900 McCree Rd. in Dallas, beginning in 8/1989; moved to 545 E. Carpenter Freeway in Irving in 3/1990.

KMEZ, Dallas. Call letters established 6/1976. Format: Easy Listening. Nickname: "EZ 100." Owners:  Group One Broadcasting (1967-11/1/1986,) DKM-Dallas Broadcasting (11/1/1986-1988.)  Sister station to KBOX-AM.  Station traded frequencies with 107.5 on 12/23/1988 (see entry at 107.5.)  Flagship station for SMU football.  Programs:  "Feminist Views," "Lawn and Garden," "Black History," "Man and his Environment," "In Black America."  Notables:  Ken McClure aka Ken Knox  (1975-88,) Gary West, Brad Wilson, Peggy Newman aka Peggy Sears, Gail Lightfoot, Tim Kase, Alan Holmes, Jay Allen, Ken Loomis, Chet Maxwell, Mary Stoddard aka Mary Sanders (1989,) Ron Crouch aka Ron Taylor, Al Lurie, John Butler , Bob Marion (as host of "In Black America,") Ron Knowles (1975-?; 1987-88,) Bill Anderson (as host of "Man and his Environment,") Dick Aldama, Dave O'Brien (as host of "Lawn and Garden," "Spectrum," "Dallas Dialog," "Youth and Their Community" and "Energy and You.")  Broadcasted in Dolby (1970s.)  In an unusual promotion, KMEZ took part in the 11/19/1987 Great American Smoke-Out by broadcasting occasional 'stop smoking' subliminal messages behind their songs for the day!  They were subsequently admonished by the FCC for doing so.

KBOX, Dallas. Station established 12/25/1965.  Format:  Easy Listening with occasional Jazz.  Owner:  Balaban (12/25/1965-8/1/1967,) Group One Broadcasting (8/1/1967-11/1/1986.)  Longtime DFW personality Hugh Lampman put the station on the air, and served as program director until 1968.  Although it was the sister station of KBOX-AM, the station was never identified as "K-Box"...only "K-B-O-X FM."  Notables:  Hugh Lampman  (1965-1968,) Chester "Chet" Maxwell (began 12/1969.)  Station was originally located at 9900 McCree in Dallas; moved to 6211 Northwest Hwy. #2906 (penthouse) in 1966; later returned to McCree after building was expanded.  Broadcasted 6AM-12AM (mid-1960s.)

KXVI-LP, Pittsburg.  Station established 11/25/2002.  Format:  Black Religious.  Owner:  The Bridge Network.  While Pittsburg would normally not be part of this survey, it's included because they also have repeaters positioned fairly close to Dallas:  89.9/K213EB-LP in Greenville, and 91.1/K216EQ-LP in Daingerfield...AND this is a reuse of the original calls from KXVI-1600 AM in Plano.  Station traded with KLNA-LP 94.3, Winfield, TX on 2/14/2005.

WRR, Dallas. Station established 4/15/1949.  Format:  Classical. Owner: City of Dallas (only commercial station in US owned by government entity.) Former sister station to WRR-AM (1922-1978,) which was the first radio station in Texas, and the second licensed in the US. Call letters stand for "Where Radio Radiates" (also noted as "White Rock Radio, for its proximity to that Dallas lake.)  Nickname:  "Dallas-Fort Worth's Fine Arts Station," "Music of the Masters."  Programs:  "Library of Laughs," "Table Talk" (not sure if this is related to KMMK's "Table Talk,") "Wall Street Report," "Collector's Corner," "Evelyn Oppenheimer's Book Review," "Art Matters," "Music All Night," "Critic at Large," "Sports Report."  Notables:  Laurel Ornish (11/1970-1972; first female announcer in DFW market; left for WRR-AM in 1972; returned to FM 1987-1991,) Bob Kelly, Hap Arnold, Gabrielle West, Dan Bates  (1992-10/2002; host of "Music All Night,") Eddie Hill (PD,) Doyle Peterson, Jim Lowe  (as host of "Library of Laughs,") Victor Marshall, Steve Cumming, Suzanne Calvin (1997-2001,) Durward Tucker , John Ardoin (as host of "Collector's Corner;" Ardoin had hosted a similar program on KERA-FM,) Bonnie Glasgow, Lowell Parsons, Quin Mathews (co-host of "Art Matters;" former news anchor at KDFW, WFAA and KRLD-TV,) Lawson Taitte (host of "Critic at Large,") Bob Warren, Evelyn Oppenheimer (host of "Book Review,") Bob Evans (1990-1995,) Stephen Aechternacht, Ken Jones (sales, 1965-71; currently owns KHYI-FM.)  Broadcasted 6PM-9PM in 1950.  Station broadcasts live Dallas City Council meetings (began 2/1978.)  Many 1970s jocks were also students at North Texas State University. WRR applied for a television station on Channel 10 in 1950, but the channel was reassigned to Waco when the FCC lifted their freeze on new TV applications in 1952. Studios are located near the coliseum at Fair Park in Dallas, where fairgoers formerly could observe the DJs at work.  Tower also located at Fair Park, although well-known Flagpole Hill tower was used for WRR-AM only.

KDVE, Sherman.  Call letters established 2/6/1995.  Moved to 96.7 on 6/17/1997, sending KIKM-FM to 101.7.

KDSQ, Sherman.  Call letters established between 1975-79.  Format:  Rock.  Sister station to KDSX-950 AM.

KDSX, Sherman.  Station established 6/29/1967.  Sister station to KDSX-950 AM.

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KTXQ, Fort Worth. Call letters established 10/6/1978. Formats: Album Rock/Alternative (10/6/1978-8/27/1998,) AMFM's "Jammin' Oldies" format (8/31/1998-8/2000; later "Jammin' Hits" [8/2000-11/9/2000;] calls and format relocated to 94.5 on 11/9/2000.) Owner:  Radio One (11/9/2000-present as KSOC-94.5,) CBS/Infinity (1983-1997,) SFX (1997-?,) AMFM/Chancellor/Clear Channel (8/27/1998-11/9/2000,) Taft (bought 2/1985,) Gulf United Insurance (to 2/1985,) Southern FM Inc.  Nicknames: "Magic 102" (10/1998 to 11/9/2000,) "Q102" (10/6/1978-8/27/1998,) "Texas Q" (c. 1980.)  Programs:  "Love Phones," "Focus," "Q102 Jazz Brunch," "Introspection," "In the Studio," "Awareness," "Scan," "Joyful Wisdom," "News in Review," "Ask Dr. Ruth" (1984-85; syndicated from KNX-Los Angeles.)  Release:  "Redbeard's All-Access Album."  Feature:  "Q-Tip" (nickname for their PSAs.) Notables as "Q102": Sam "Bo" Roberts and "Long" Jim White ("Bo and Jim") [1982-3/28/1997; although White began 1981,] Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes ("Lex and Terry," originally syndicated from their home station in Jacksonville, FL; Lex and Terry moved to Dallas when they picked up Q102 and syndicated their program back to Jacksonville; while at Q-102, L&T were fined by the FCC for language violations,) R. J. Lane (now in sales for WBAP-AM,) Sally Diamond (as host of "Q102 Jazz Brunch;" gave traffic reports in the 1970s and literally beat her chest to simulate a helicopter!), Drake Hall, Barbara Buchanan (later known as Barb/Barbara Smith on KVIL,) "Redbeard" (jock and host of "In the Studio,") Brian Curry (1995-1998,)  Dr. Judy and Chris Jagger (via the Jacor-Premier Radio syndicated "Love Phones" program,) Doug Saye , Nancy Johnson (1980-1984,) Bill Harris, Tom Owens, Bill Hazen, Maria Donaldson aka Maria Miller, Karen Lukin, Jack "Locker Room" Lindstrom (who announced his defection to competitor KZPS on the air during his final morning sportscast, much to the consternation of hosts Bo and Jim; Bo and Jim publicly vowed to "never forget" what Lindstrom did, but all seemed to have worked together in peaceful harmony later at KZPS!,) Jill Savage, Rob Milford aka Rob Williams (9/1980 to 12/1980,) Bob Eliot, Allen Elwin aka Allen Farmer, Tempie Lindsey (1976-1981,) Steve Nichols, Stuart McRae, Buddy Wiley (currently with KJSR-Tulsa,) John Michaels, Mike Nelson (currently in sales with KVIL,) John LaVine aka John Wolf, Pat Donovan (Dallas Cowboys player; handled sports news and commentary.)

Also Pat Fant, Doyle King aka "The Weekend Warrior," Karen Dunn aka Jesse Lang, Sally Ride, "Mondo" Mike Vasquez (who co-hosted the "Friday Night Wrecking Qrew" with Buddy Wiley,) Ed Night, Frank Welch, Brian Bieler, Rick Burton, Randy Davis, Chris Ackerman, Bob Brame, Mike Taylor, Karen Dunn, Eric Randolph, Tim Spencer, John Michaels, Mitch Carr (1978-80; newscaster and host of "Focus" and "News in Review,") Harvey Martin  (Dallas Cowboys player from 1973-1984.)  Notables as "Magic 102": "Banana" Joe Montione (longtime jock at KHJ-Los Angeles in the 1970s,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1998-2000; continued through frequency change,) Kim Stevens, Rob Ellis, Anna deHaro (cousin to 1960s KBOX newsman Tony deHaro,) Kevan "Smokin B" Browning, Al Roberts, Al Payne, "Catfish" Jim Prewitt, Rick DeVoe, Randy Hayes, Sammi Gonzales, Scott Nevius aka Scott West (on 1/30/1999, West likely made a first in DFW radio history when a scheduling mistake had him doing successive shifts on both KRNB and competitor KTXQ the very same day, using the same name!  Some keen listeners did pick up on the paradox.)  Magic 102's first promotion was a 'name the station' contest, with a grand prize of $25,000 (the station remained jockless for nearly 3 months until a name was picked; extensive listener surveys were done before settling on "Magic 102", as neighboring KMGC had used the moniker "Magic 102.9" until 1991.)  Broadcasted Dallas Cowboys games in stereo starting in 1978.  In 1993, Q102 publicly celebrated its 20th anniversary with a year's worth of custom jingles and promotions; ironically, the station had only been in existence 15 years at that point!  Also, between format changes in 1998, KTXQ's stunting consisted of simulcasting other AMFM-owned stations across the US, including CHR KYLD-San Francisco, Urban WJMN-Boston, CHR WHTZ-Newark, NJ, Urban WGCI-Chicago, local KZPS (in an attempt to siphon rock listeners away to another local AMFM property; AMFM also hired 15-year Q102 veterans Bo and Jim to do mornings at KZPS at this time to help ease the segue; Bo and Jim had been out of the DFW market for 2 years at that point,) Dance WKTU-Lake Success, NY, and Country WUBE-Cincinnati, plus a non-stop hour of the song, "Macarena"!
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KFWD, Fort Worth. Call letters established 1971. Format: Top 40 (1972-1975,) Album Rock (1975-1978.)  Owners:  Marsh Media Ltd. (5/1/1971-12/10/1975,)  Southern FM, Inc. (purchased 12/10/1975.)  Nickname: "FM 102-Adult Rock," "102 Stereo." Call letters stood for "Fort Worth Dallas."  First Metroplex station to implement 'quiet' DJs and '3-in-a-row' songs in a Top 40 format.  KFWD was originally housed in an unlikely place for a radio station:  in two mobile homes on the grounds of a commercial airport (Great Southwest Airport, formerly Amon Carter Field, near Irving, TX!)  Notables:  Ron Harper (once married to KYNG's Celeste Matthews,) Randy Coffey , Michael Gross, Neal Peden, Bud McCool, Janice Stephens, Mike Magruder, Bob Bruton, George Riba (later with WFAA-TV,) Tim Spencer, Mitch Carr (1976-78,) Sylvia J. Clark (PD,) John Cherryhomes, Tempie Lindsey (1976-1981,) Mike Early.  FM flagship for Dallas Cowboys games briefly in the fall of 1978 until the call letter change (and continued the rest of the season on newly-badged "KTXQ.")  Legend has it that KFWD's owners were tired of taking phone calls meant for similarly-named KDFW-TV and decided to change the call letters!  Calls later resurrected for KFWD-Channel 52.

KJIM, Fort Worth.  Station established 4/10/1962.  Format:  Beautiful Music.  Owner:  Actor Jimmy Stewart  and Bill Schueler  dba Trinity Broadcasting.  Sister to KFWT-TV, and also KJIM-AM until 5/1/1966 when AM was sold.  Tower was originally south of downtown Fort Worth, then moved to the old WBAP tower in Grapevine, then to Cedar Hill.

KFMF, Fort Worth.  Owner:  BB&L Broadcasting.  Apparently was a competing applicant for the 102.1 frequency; both KFMF and KJIM were awarded call letters for 102.1, but KJIM must have beaten them to the punch!  KFMF was even awarded a CP on 7/14/1960 with an estimated on-air date of 9/1/1961.
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KMGC, Dallas. Call letters established 3/1977. Format: Contemporary Christian (3/1977 to 9/19/1977,) Adult Contemporary (9/19/1977 to 5/9/1991.) Nickname: "Mellow 102.9" (10/1977 to 11/1977,) "Magic 102.9" (11/1977-5/9/1991; a mass distribution of door-hanger flyers announced the station's coming.)  Call letters stood for "Magic."  Owners:  Starr Broadcasting/TM Communications (TM, a music packager, initially provided the programming and music selections for the station,) Fairchild, Shamrock Broadcasting (1982-?.)  Programs:  "KMGC Magazine," "Discovery."  Notables: Mike Preston/Robin Jones ("Mike and Robin;" 1/12/1987-1989,) Ken Dowe ("Ken Dowe and Granny Emma,") Martha Martinez, Bruce Buchanan aka Jim Edwards, Scott LeTourneau, Chris Kerson, Sharon Golihar aka Sharon Wilson, Al Forguson , Bobby Mercer, Rick Vanderslice, Bob DeLancey, Steve Nicholl (newscaster, DJ and host of "KMGC Magazine,") Mark Lambert aka Mark Taylor, Larry Thompson aka Larry James, Allen Elwin aka Allen Farmer, Fairlie Artis, Art Riley, Jack Schell, "Brother" Jon Rivers (as local jock and as host of the syndicated "Powerline" program, which KMGC carried,) Michelle Redmond, Chalise Daly, Brian Driver, Steve Knoll, Jeff Hillery (now PD for KLIF-AM,) Gary Shannon, Mike Rogers (II) (1987-1991; continued to KDMX,) Brian Schluderberg  aka Alan O'Brien, Dave Gorman, Betsy Thaggard aka Kelly Clarke, Frank Haley, Ed Budanauro, Doyle Peterson (original SM,) Dave Thomas, Rob Milford aka Rob Williams (1977,) Toni Taylor, Mitch Carr, Clyde White aka Jim White (I), Don Moore, Kathy Johnson and Ann Margolyn (as hosts of "Discovery.")  Stunting before the format change in 1991, the station played rock oldies (as "Cool 102.9") on 5/9/1991; country (as "Kickin' Country") on 5/10/1991; looped the Beatles' "Revolution #9" on 5/10/1991, and played cocktail party noise on 5/11 & 5/12/1991.  Located at the former KIXL studios at 1401 Alard St, then to the T-M Productions facility at 1353 Regal Row.  In 1977, KMGC caused an uproar from the Christian community over the station's plans to convert to a rock-n-roll format...local pastors gathered 7,000 names on a petition to stop Starr Broadcasting from selling to KLIF parent Fairchild.

KDTX, Dallas. Call letters established 9/1971.  Format: Religious.  Owner:  Starr Broadcasting Group.  Call letters stood for "Dallas Texas".  Nicknames:  "The Great Alternative," "Inspirational Radio."  Network:  UPI.  Programs:  "A Joyful Noise," "One Trinity Place."  Notables:  Neal Browne, Randy Coffey, Brad Wilson, Farley Scott, Frank Haley, Paul Baker (host of "A Joyful Noise,") Leon McWhortor aka Jay Roberts (I.)  Located in the Atlantic-Richfield Building, then to the Prudential Building in 1973, then to the former KIXL studios at 1401 Akard St.

KEIR, Dallas. Call letters established 10/1/1965. Unknown format.  Owner:  R. B. McAllister, Bill Elkins/Elkins Institute of Radio dba KEIR, Inc. (purchased for $800,000.)  Notables:  Dave Mitchell, Jack Schell aka Jack West, Ed Padget (1970,) Billy Bob Elkins aka Bill Elkins (school and station owner,) Jim Craddock, Bill Bain, Richard Poyner, Arthur "Bud" Rogers, Leonard Hancock, Russ Rossman , Sam "Bo" Roberts, Dave Vedery, Charles George, Randy Coffey .  Student station for Elkins Institute (see also KVTT.)

KVIL, Highland Park. Station established 8/14/1961. Format: Adult Contemporary (12/25/1968-present,) Top 40 (4/17/1967-12/24/1968,) Music/Talk (8/14/1961-4/16/1967.)  Nickname: "Lite Rock 103.7" (9/1998-11/2005,) "Lite FM" (12/26/2005-date,) "Two in a Row, and One of them Gold" (early 1970s,) "Solid Rock Sound" (1967-12/24/1968.)  Owners: Infinity/CBS (7/1987; Infinity paid $82 million for KVIL-AM/FM and a few smaller stations elsewhere; a record price at the time,) James B. Francis  dba Sovereign Broadcasting aka Carla Broadcasting (12/1/1968-?,) Fairbanks (7/1973-11/1982,) John Blair and Company (11/1982-3/1984,) Sconnix Broadcasting (3/1984-4/1984,) John J. Coyle  dba University Advertising Co. (original owner, 1961-12/1/1968.)  Flagship station for the Dallas Cowboys (1990-2001.)  Call letters stand for its original home across the street from the tony Highland Park Village shopping center.  Former sister station to KVIL-AM (aka KVIX-AM.)  Programs:  "Staff Meeting" (to 9/1998,)  "Oldies But Goodies Weekend," "Pillow Talk," "Sunday Morning Magazine" (hosted by Jocelyn White; replaced the long-running "Staff Meeting,") "The Psychedelic Hour," "The Joe Pyne Show" (syndicated; 1967,) "Dusty Attic" (hosted by Sandy Hopkins,) "Coffee Break," "Lovesongs," "Science of the Mind," "Good Morning America, How Are You" (to 9/1998,) "Delilah" (via satellite.)  Promotions:  "Take Your Radio to Work Day," "KVIL Prize Catalog," "People's Choice Contest" (began 4/1/1974,) "A New Car Every Year," "The Great Race" (1974; which pitted jocks Mike Selden and Ron Chapman in a race around the world, each going in opposite directions...listeners had to predict who would return first and when.  Chapman was predetermined to be the winner, but Selden made a flight change at the last minute and arrived first!  Chapman, who spearheaded the entire promotion, was said to 'not be pleased.'  A second race was tried years later in the 1980s, but didn't achieve the same amount of attention.)  Releases:  "KVIL Christmas Album."

Notables: Michael Selden  (1973-3/18/1978,) Ken Barnett, Larry Dixon, Ralph Chapman aka Ron Chapman (1/1969-2000; left the station after 31 years to join sister station KLUV on 9/5/2000; 12 ownership changes occurred during Chapman's tenure!,) Bill Gardner (his brother Andre worked for KEGL,) Teri Richardson (former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader,) Bobby Sorrell, Barbara "Barb" Smith (teamed with Ken Barnett for mornings after Chapman's departure; terminated after three months, which caused a legal battle; Smith is the former Barbara Buchanan of KTXQ,)  Valier Smith (jock and host of "Lovesongs,") Ben Laurie, Jonathan Hayes, Suzie Humphreys, Midge Hill (former WFAA-TV and KTVT-TV anchor,) Cloyd Moll aka Cat Simon (whose flub in an early 1980s station contest forced KVIL to cough up an additional new Datsun 280-Z for a misidentified prize winner,) Jody Dean, Bud Buschardt (host of "Oldies But Goodies Weekend" 1981-91; essentially the successor of his popular "57 Nostalgia Place" program at WFAA-AM in the 1970s,) Mickey Grant, Joyce King (1989-10/1998,) Steve Eberhart (7/1978-8/1984; 1989-1992,) Mark Oristano, Bill Mercer (concurrently the announcer for KTVT-TV's "Saturday Night Wrestling," 1975-1982; now a Radio-TV-Film instructor at The University of North Texas,) Michael Rey (I) aka "X-Rey" (1972-1980,) Michael Rey (II), Douglas Barricklow (1992-2000; production and imaging director for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network; also producer and sound production duties, and producer of nighttime program "Lovesongs;") Marc Avery, Dan Bell, John Morrill aka John Moore (began 3/2003,) Gary Hamilton (assigned only to the AM side,) Chuck Rhoades, Mitch Carr (3/1985-1988; 1990-2000; newscaster,) Bob Morrison (fall, 1966-1985; left briefly in 1973 for KNUS,) Andy McCollum, Peggy Newman aka Peggy Sears (began 12/1982, appointed News Director by 1990,) Dillard Carrera, Hal Tunis (SM,) Ben Ortega aka Ben Martin (began 2/11/2006,) Larry Carolla (1980-1982,) Buddy Baron, Bob Johnston (began 1965,) Chuck Murphy (I) aka David Jancey aka Dave London (1967-1968,) Chuck Murphy (II) (1975-1978,) Art Riley aka Don Meadows, Lew Vandermark, Mary Stoddard aka "Girl Named Sam" (1964-1966; first female licensed DJ in Dallas,) Mike Stoddard (morning show host; began mid-1965; married 'Girl Named Sam' in November, 1965,) Ron Wortham (began 1969,) Ron McCoy aka David McCoy, Cliff Saunders, John Foshee  aka John Carter, Mike Shepard, Julie DeHarty, Bill Ryan, Dave Verdery, Frank Welch, Steve Knoll, Brian Melton, Charles Kuenzi aka Johnny Michaels, Bill Curtis (PD,) Tom Watson, Frank Haley, Mark Watkins, John J. Coyle(original owner; provided frequent editorials and also gave news accounts during the JFK assassination,) Darin Cirello aka Darin James (1991-1993,) Brad Sham, Frank Healy, Lynne Haley (as host of her "Making the Night Come Alive" radio show in the 1980s through 8/1989; returned as Ron Chapman's producer, 1996-99,) Terry King, John King, Jo Interrante, Diana Garza aka Terri Weber.

Also Tony Moreno, Jocelyn White, Steve Knoll, Jack Schell, Harry "Paxton" Mills  (as "Dave Mills," c. 1967...see below;) Dave Day, Frank Filesi  (as host of "Coffee Break,") Hugh Lampman  (12/25/1968-1973; created light Top 40 format with Ron Chapman in late 1968,) Wes Wise (former Dallas mayor and sportscaster for WFAA-TV and KDFW-TV,) Tony Garrett  (creator of the station's long-running public affairs program, "Staff Meeting,") Sharon West, Vic Thomas, Ann Bradley, Larry Shannon aka Dick Armstrong, Scott Nevius aka Scott West (began 10/1989,) Booray Daniels, Eddy Payne aka Jimmy Rabbitt, Steve McCoy, Charlie Van Dyke, Billy Bob Harris (infamous stockbroker and financial newscaster; imprisoned in the 1980s for using insider stock information; returned to KVIL after being let out!), Ted Davis, Ron De Roxtra aka Ron Bahr (1995-1997,) Doug Todd, Don Miller, Willie Mitchell, Tom Matts, "Fast" Eddie Coyle, Brice Armstrong, Jimmie Jeffries (former WFAA-AM "Early Birds" band leader,) Sandy Hopkins  (morning show producer for Ron Chapman, and hosted "Dusty Attic,") Dewayne Dancer, Lee Mailloux, Steve Gannon, Mike Fernandez, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson (1979; Dallas Cowboys player,) Sam Pate (former KBOX newsman,) Ron Grey, "Major" Tom Lewis, Judy Jordan (Greene) and Ray Walker  (former popular KDFW-TV anchor pair in the 1970s; Jordan is the sister of notable Dallas attorney Darrell Jordan, and left KVIL in 12/1982,) Frank Jolle, Bruce Buchanan aka Jim Edwards, Nick Brounoff aka Nick Alexander (1984-1988,) Warren Culbertson (former WFAA and KDFW-TV weatherman,) Joe Van Riper, Mickey Miller, Clyde White aka Jim White (I) (1968-1969,) Randy Beckham, Smokey Rivers (II), Donald Curtis (host of "Science of the Mind,") Judi Hanna, Tony Zazza (late of KDMX,) Jim O'Brien (II,) Gene and Julie Gates (husband-and-wife morning team; once with KBFB-FM,) Blackie Sherrod (longtime newspaper sports columnist,) Dave Spence, Tom Dooley (now known as "Brother" Tom Dooley on KVTT; fired from KVIL 1/1986; owns Master Media in Euless, TX.)   Station located in Dallas at 4152 Mockingbird (northeast corner of Mockingbird at Preston,) 5315 Preston (southwest corner of Mockingbird at Preston; late 1960s-1978,) 5307 Mockingbird (mid 1979-?,) 9400 N. Central Expwy (to 2002) and 4131 N. Central Expwy.  HD channel:  "Chick Rock."
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KVIL TIDBITS:
Ron Chapman's short-lived afternoon radio show was simulcast live with video on KXAS-TV as a 30-minute daily program (mid-1970s.)

KVIL tried to take on powerhouse KLIF-AM in the late 1960s; on 4/17/1967, they changed to a Top 40, "solid rock sound" format (formerly a talk/music format,) and renamed all of their jocks "Dave" to emphasize their 'David taking on Goliath' effort!  The on-air team consisted of "David" Edwards, "Davy" Lee, "David" Wayne, Ron "David" McCoy, Paxton "Dave" Mills, "David" Jancey (actually Chuck Murphy, who was later called "David London,") Frank "Little David" Jolle, news director "Dave" Day, and newscasters "David" Jackson and "David" Anthony.  "David" Norwood was PD.  With the arrival of Chapman and Lampman in early 1969, the format was changed from Top 40 to Adult Contemporary and the rest is ratings history!

Were you listening when...Mike Selden, afternoon jock and perpetual jokester, decided one day to sing along on the air to the new 1974 campy R&B hit by the Tymes, "You Little Trustmaker!"

And on 4/1/1990, as part of April Fools' Day, KVIL simulated a 1970 broadcast for the afternoon, complete with classic jingles, commercials, and reverb effect!

Treat her like a lady:  Jody Dean explained once how KVIL's 'magical' bond with listeners worked during the station's glory days in the 1970s and 80s:  "The first rule was that this is your listener, and you will treat her like the lady she is...Our job was to go on the air every day to encourage her dreams and allay her fears, so that, if no one else was there for her that day, we were."

Also, morning personality Ron Chapman was sued in September, 1982, over the station's "Win a Date with Your Favorite Person" contest...Chapman was the one chosen by the winner for a date, but reneged.  The $15,000 suit was dropped by the female plaintiff four months later.

And on 5/29/1977, Chapman's cohort Suzie Humphreys narrowly escaped certain death, as the KVIL helicopter that dropped her off only minutes earlier developed mechanical problems on takeoff and crashed, killing the pilot.  A second KVIL helicopter crash occurred 10/9/1979.

Also of note: the original owners of KVIL-AM were given the license for KVIL-FM by the FCC for FREE in 1958 just to get another FM station on the band!
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KXIL, Sanger.  Call letters established 1/17/1997.

KWSM, Denison/Sanger.  Station established 11/30/1988, but did not go on the air until 9/1994.  Awarded a city of license change to Sanger in 1993.  Format:  1950s/1960s Pop, Country.  Owner:  Tom Spellman (rescued station from bankruptcy from original owner,) Durant Broadcasting (bought from Spellman for $400,000 in 1993.)

KKDA, Dallas. Call letters established 12/22/1975. Format: Top 40 R&B. Nicknames: "K104," "Disco Soul" (1978,) "Music Radio" (1980.) Owner:  Hyman Childs dba Service Broadcasting (12/22/1975-present.)  Sister station to KKDA-AM.  Notables: Vern Catron (1975-1981; currently director of urban programming for ABC Radio,) Warren Epps (1979-82,) Michael Hernandez, Yvonne St. John (1978-9/13/1996; DJ and host of the oft-relocated "Quiet Storm,") Joycelyn (pronounced "Joyce Lynn") Johnson, "Catbird," Tom Joyner (joined the station in 1982; KKDA is the station he originated his career as 'fly-jock' from; he did K104's morning show and flew to Chicago to do afternoons at WGCI...Joyner's daily flights lasted seven years!  Somebody should have told him about satellite technology...), Gary Warrior aka Chris McCoy, JoJo Kincaid, Peter Arnel, Bobby Collins, Randy Johnson, Bill Evans (began 11/20/1989; concurrently WFAA weatherman; had been recently fired as morning host at KHYI-94.9,) Al Hall, Jack Bean, Kenny Byrd , Tom Toreau, Jackie McKenzie, Steve Nelson, Nanette Lee, Valerie Moore, Sam Putney, Hollywood Hernandez, Willie Mitchell, Greg Street, Chris Arnold, Skip Murphy, Dwaine Caraway (now a Dallas City Councilman,) Scott Nevius aka Scott West (began 2/1983; hired away from competitor KNOK after KNOK beat K-104 in a 1982 book for the very first time!), Terri Avery, DeDe McGuire, Kyle Gibson, Bill Evans, Bonnie Cameron, Norman Hall, Kerry D'Oyen, Chris Cochran, Sammi Gonzales, Dr. Dave Eiser (weather; concurrently with KRLD-TV Channel 33,) Skip Cheatham, Michael Spears(PD in the 1980s; began 8/1982; former "Hal Martin" on KLIF,) "Jammin'" Jay Michaels, "Stanley T."  Longtime DFW radio personality Ken Dowe ("Ken Dowe and Granny Emma") served as station manager.  Sister station to KKDA-AM and KRNB-FM.  During the disco days, K104's mascot was the "K104 Disco Chicken!"  Station long operated from a small house in Grand Prairie.

KIXL, Dallas. Station established 11/15/1947.  Format:  Easy Listening (simulcast from sister station KIXL-1040 AM during the day (1950s and 1960s;) station slogan was, '104 on both dials.')  Originally at 104.3 mHz.  Owner:  Lee Segall  (created the national radio show, "Dr. I. Q.;") along with celebrity minority owners Tyrone Power, Dallasite Greer Garson and William Holden and local partner Julius Schepps; Robert and Theodore Strauss dba Strauss Broadcasting (5/1/1964-?,) Crescent Communications (4/1/1972-12/22/1975.)  Feature: "Something to Think About" (short famous quotations and 'thoughts-for-the-day' later assembled into two books and sold to interested listeners.)  Programs:  "Dallas at Midnight," "Music to Read By," "Do You Remember," "Music for Dining."  Notables:  Bob Johnston (1960-1961,) Meg Healy, Ken Foote, Jerry Haynes (later "Mr. Peppermint" on WFAA-TV!), Hugh Lampman , Pierce Allman, Dick Hitt  (former columnist for The Dallas Times Herald,) Charley Payne, Bob Huffaker, Shirley Stone, Bill Shaw (1952-53,) David Bradshaw, Joe Hickman, Paul Gleiser (1971-1972; currently owns a chain of stations in the Tyler, TX area,) Charlie Van Dyke, Charles Sears, Troy Hoskins (known for his Shakespearean delivery,) Art Riley, Marvin Hillis.  First DFW FM station to broadcast in stereo, and for 24 hours a day (as of 1950.)  Applied for TV station on Channels 2 and 10 in 1948.  Studios located at "Radio Town," 1401 S. Akard St, south of downtown Dallas.

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KALK, Denison.  Station established 1983.  Original calls for KLAK-FM (see above.)
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KQZY, Dallas. Call letters established 1985. Format: Beautiful Music (instrumentals only) (4/1980-late 1985,) Beautiful Music (with vocals) (late 1985-2/17/1986,) Soft Adult Contemporary (2/17/1986-7/15/1990.)  Nickname: "Cozy 105," "Star 105.3" (9/1989 to call letter change.)  Owner:  Group W/Westinghouse (bought 4/1980.)  Notables: Mark Lambert aka Mark Taylor, Bob Lawrence, Chuck Mohnkern, Ben Smith, Vickie Hunter , Chris Miller, Bob Nelson, Christy Kelly, Richard Malmos aka Rick Lawrence, Andy Connell aka Crash Kelly, Chris Kerson, Jerry St. John, George Hart.  Located at Reunion Tower, then to 12201 Merit Drive on 1/22/1990.

KOAX, Dallas. Call letters established 1971. Format: Easy Listening. Nickname: "Coax 105 (broadcasting from high atop Reunion Tower.")  Owner:  Commerce Broadcasting (4/5/1968-?,) Able Communications of Texas (2/2/1971-?,) Metroplex Communications, Group W/Westinghouse (bought 1978; other sources say 4/1980.)  Slogan:  "The World's Most Beautiful Music."  Programs:  "Music and Spoken Word," "Impact Interviews."  Notables: Ron Knowles (1984-87,) Bob Maxwell, Randy Coffey , Chuck Mohnkern, Brice Armstrong, Mike Millard, Joe Stephens (1978-1984,) Ken Foote, "Gentleman" Jim Carter, Bill Brown, Ben Smith, Bob Burns, Irene Runnels  (one of the founders of KOAX.)  Actor Patrick O'Neal ("Under Siege," d. 9/9/1994) did local TV commercials to promote the station in 1978 (remember, "I know you're watching TV right now, but I'd like to tell you about a radio station...?")  Visitors to Reunion Tower (the 50-story tower with lighted ball, regularly seen on the opening credits for CBS' "Dallas") could watch the KOAX DJs in action behind glass on the tower's observation level.  KOAX moved into the tower when it opened 4/24/1978; they were originally located at the gold-glazed Campbell Center twin towers in north central Dallas.

KXXK, Dallas. Call letters established 5/25/1968. Format:  Adult Contemporary (fashioned after WPIX-FM in New York, according to Jack Darden; a "watered-down KIXL, with light pop hits," according to Art Riley.)  Owner:  Dawson Communications Inc. (purchased 4/4/1968.)  Nickname:  "K-Double-X-K, The Groovy One.")  Notables:  Roy (Royce) Applegate aka Jimmy Kemper (later a character actor,) Joe McChesney (PD; known better as "J. Morgan Van Buren" on KBOX in the mid-1960s,) Jack Darden (5/1968-11/1969,) Marshall Martin (1968-1969,) Lee Bale , Charlie Whitaker (OM,) Dick Roth aka Dick Marshall, David Hultsman, Art Riley, Paul Osborne, Mike Williams aka Michael O'Shea, Irene Runnels , Moe Gardner, Linwood Henderson aka Cuzzin' Linnie, Lynn Christian (SM.)  Remained located at Suite 257B in Exchange Park, and upgraded power to 60,300 watts "circular polarization," as the station called it.  Transmitter was in the basement with the studios, and the tower was mounted to the building's roof...despite being dangerously close to Love Field flight patterns!

KMAP, Dallas. Call letters established 12/3/1962.  Format:  Classical, "Showtime" (Broadway music; began 6/1967.)  Owners:  W. B. Carver, Century Broadcasting (to 4/4/1968,) Dawson Communications Inc.(4/4/1968 to call letter change.)  Nickname:  "The Big 'M'", "The Sound of Success."  Programs:  "Morning Concert," "Gentle Jazz," "Folk Music."  Notables:  Roy (Royce) Applegate , Marshall Martin, Lee Bale (all continued on with KXXK.)  Station was said to be built on a shoestring budget; junk parts from a local sound company were raided for studio use!  KMAP was another anomaly like KFWD:  station was initially located at the noisy Braniff Airline terminal at Love Field Airport in Dallas, but relocated to the Frito-Lay Building in Exchange Park, just west of Love Field.  The tower was atop Exchange Park as well, but the signal was blocked by area buildings and reflected off planes flying in and out of the airport.  Broadcasted with a whopping 3,000 watts!  On air 6AM-12AM.

KRNB, Decatur. Station established 9/16/1996. Format: Soft R&B Oldies ("R-n-B,") "Old School R&B" (starting 4/1/2003.) Owner: Service Broadcasting. Sister station to KKDA-AM/FM.  Program:  "Quiet Storm" (formerly at sister KKDA-FM, and at several other stations since 1985.)  Notables: Scott Nevius aka Scott West (1998-99; on 1/30/1999, West likely made a first in DFW radio history when a scheduling mistake had him doing successive shifts on both KRNB and competitor KTXQ the very same day, using the same name!  Some keen listeners did pick up on the paradox,) Tom Joyner (via ABC Satellite Radio,) Jay Johnson, Steve Woods , Joe Soto, Lynne Haze (1999-2003; co-hosted morning show with Joe Soto,) Mark Lambert, Denise Edwards, Steve Harvey (syndicated; began 2/27/2006.)  [Previous incarnations on this dial position (KSTV, for one) were licensed to Stephenville and are not part of this survey.  KICM 105.7-Healdton/Pauls Valley OK was moved to 93.7 so that KSTV could move into the DFW market.  In 2003, 93.7 moved into Krum under their later KNOR calls.]

KHKS, Denton. Call letters established 11/2/1992. Format: Top 40. Owner: AMFM, Clear Channel. Nickname: "Kiss FM". Call letters were an obvious deference to KHKS' Top 40 predecessor at this frequency, KTKS.  Notables: Dave Cradick aka "Kidd" Kraddick (began 1/2/1993 after a long stint at KEGL,) Sean Valentine (later with KIIS-Los Angeles,) Tony Lini aka Domino (worked at the REAL "Kiss," KIIS-Los Angeles, 1993-1996; later with KKDL,) Ed Lambert aka Mr. Ed, Kellie Rasberry (1995-date; selected to co-host "Live with Regis" briefly during a talent search in 2000,) "Big" Al Mack, Michael Blake aka "Michael B," J. J. McKay, "Hollywood" Henderson (not to be confused with Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, former Dallas Cowboy,) Gail Lightfoot (who left the station due to new 'conflict of interest' rules imposed by Clear Channel, as Lightfoot moonlighted as a traffic reporter for competitor Metro Traffic,) Cindy Whitley aka Cindy Johnston , Jocelyn White (former KDFW-TV reporter,) Lee Ann Adam (currently with KVIL,) Steve Nichols, Sean Phillips, Pamela Steele, Blake Lindsay, Dave Morales, Rick Lovett (1995-97,) Gary Dee, John Cook, Steve Harmon, Tom "Flakeboy" Gribble.  As a prank on April Fool's Day, 1993, Kraddick announced a format change to "All Disco," with a slick jingles package and several hours of 1970s dance music!  A few months later, the jingles were exhumed for Kiss' short-lived Sunday night "Disco Party" music show.  HD channel:  "Pride Radio" (gay/lesbian music and issues.)

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KIXK, Denton. Call letters established 1/1/1981. Format: Country (1981-12/17/1982,) Pop Oldies (12/17/1982-8/13/1984.) Nickname: "Kix 106" (1981-12/17/1982.)  Owner:  Hicks Broadcasting (bought for $4 million,) ABC (1/24/1984-1/2/1986; bought for $16 million.)  Notables as "Pop Oldies":  Mark McKay, Dave Cooley, Michael Selden  (1982-1983; fired because station management thought he'd 'lost his touch' from his heyday at KVIL, KLIF and KNUS; Selden never worked in a major market again,) Steve Nichols aka Steve Nichols-Scott (1983-1984,) Danny Owen (1983-1984,) Mitch Carr, Rick Fulgham  (McLendon-era styled newscaster.)  Notables as Country:  Don Harris (I), Allan Peck Sr., Andy Waldrop, Rick Burton, Micky Ashworth.  The original Pop Oldies weekday lineup was to be Cat Simon mornings, Steve Eberhart late mornings, Harry Nelson early afternoons, Mike Selden in afternoon drive and Scott Allen on nights (most of whom were heavy hitters from the glory days of KLIF and KNUS.)  However, according to Steve Eberhart, Simon changed his mind and went to Oklahoma City from his job in San Diego.  Eberhart then decided to stay at KVIL.  In 1983, KIXK passed out specially-marked cans of oil (cans?) for a contest to "Win an Oilwell!"  Station located in "Fashionable Preston Center" (as the station called it!)

KDDC, Denton.  Station established 12/31/1979.  Format:  Country.  Owner:  Mel Wheeler, Inc; White Fuel Corporation.  Notable:  Rick Butler.  Station traded frequencies with KGAF-94.5 in spring 1980; Wheeler reactivated the KDNT-FM calls and moved them to 94.5; White Fuel assumed the KDDC calls here.
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KDNT, Denton. Station established 6/1948 at 106.3; moved to 106.1 in 1962. Format: Easy Listening via automation (1950s-1960s,) Simulcast of sister KDNT-AM (Variety) (1961-?,) Oldies/Rock (1976-1977,) Disco (1977-1978,) Rock (1978,) Country (1978-1981.) Nickname:  "K-106...Your Station for More Music" (1976-1977.)  Owners:  Harwell V. Shepard  (6/1948-3/15/1972,) Bass Brothers (3/15/1972-10/1976,) Mel Wheeler, Inc. (10/1976-Spring, 1980.)  Call letters stood for "Denton." Station had applied for position at 101.7 mHz in 1946. Retained AM side after FM was traded and later sold.  Notables:  Mike Ehrle, Bill Orton, Russ Campbell, Buford Harrell, Ken Rench , Hal Whatley , Joe Fuchs aka Con West/Jay Weaver, Lee Woodward, Michael Rey (II), Kenny Sargent, Andy Waldrop and George Gimarc (hosts of "Jukebox Saturday Night," formerly broadcasted on KNTU,) Ray Whitworth and Dave Buell (later hosts of "Jukebox Saturday Night.")  See entry at 94.5 for additional information.

Mike Ehrle, Mike Shannon and Sandy Shepard chronicle the history of KDNT...click here!

KZDF, Campbell.  Call letters established 11/14/1997.

KRVA, Campbell.  Station established 1/1/1993.  Format:  Spanish.

KAMA, Dallas.  Station established 1962; dark later in 1962.  Unknown format.  Owner:  Texas Fine Music Broadcasters.
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KMRT, Benbrook.  Call letters established 12/8/1995.  Format:  Spanish.

KCKK, Benbrook.  Call letters established 6/30/1995.  Format:  Spanish.

KCYT, Benbrook.  Call letters established 9/28/1992.  Format:  Spanish.

KYOT, Benbrook.  Call letters established 8/18/1988.  Format:  Spanish.

KFII, Benbrook.  Station established 5/28/1987.  Format:  Spanish.
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KZDL, Terrell.  Call letters established 9/22/1997.  Format:  Spanish.
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KQDR, Savoy.  CP issued 7/27/2007.  Owner:  William McCutchen III.

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KOAI, Fort Worth. Call letters re-established 11/2/1992 (previously used at 106.1.)  Format: New Age Jazz (11/2/1992-10/2/2006,) Modern R&B Oldies (10/2/2006-present.) Owners: Infinity/CBS (3/1996-present,)  Granum (to 3/1996.) Nickname: "Movin'," "The Oasis". Notables: Tempie Lindsey (1992-6/2006,) Randy Brown, Ken Bateman aka Ken Baker, Bret Menassa aka Bret Michael (11/1992-9/2003; later APD; holdover from KCDU,)  Lynn Briggs (to 10/2/2006,) Larry Dixon (9/2003-2005,) Tim Garrison (to 10/2/2006,) Scotty Brink (1992-1994,) John Frost, Dan Siebold, Dave Martin, Charles Mixon aka Chaz Mixon (1997-99,) Tori Logan, Ian Baker, Jeff Elliott, Ben Ortega aka Ben Martin (to 2/5/2006,) Mike "Bob" Elmore, Doyle King, Greg Reaves, Rick Vanderslice (former jock with KOAI-106.1; began 9/1991 and worked concurrently at KERA-FM,) Tim Kase (traffic reporter who was a jock with KMEZ-107.5 previously,) Debbie Alcocer aka Debbie Douglas, Scotty Wilson, Ken Bell, Trevor Lay (1992-4/1999; returned 1/2006,) Lamonica Logan (PD; began 9/2/1991,) Tom Nau, Beth Rose Wright, Ed Budanauro, Sherry Meeks .  Granum applied for a call letter transfer from Gannett's KOAI-106.1 when Gannett decided to change formats in 11/1992.  This KOAI is only related in name to the original, although this KOAI also purchased the music collection of the former KOAI and continued the format as if nothing had changed!

KNOK, Fort Worth. Station established 2/8/1965.  Sister station of KNOK-AM.  Format:  Pop R&B, 100% simulcast of AM (1965-68; programming continued seamlessly on FM side after AM signed off at sunset,) 50% simulcast of AM (1968-2/5/1979.) Nickname: "The Black Rocker" (1978-1985,) "Disco and More" (1978,) "Exclusive Soul Radio for Dallas-Fort Worth."  Owners:  Chatham Corporation (1965-1978,) Earl G. Graves dba EGG-Dallas aka Black Enterprises (1978-1988.)  Programs:  "World Tomorrow," "Washington Week," "The Quiet Storm."  Notables: Stu Hepburn (President/25% owner, 1965-1978,) Dewayne Dancer, Fairlie Artis, Baron Bacon, Scott Nevius aka Scott West (2/1981-2/1983; currently with USA Radio Networks,) Bill Hix , Dexter Andrews, Dean McClain, Keith Solis (a teen when starting at the station in 1985; hosted "The Quiet Storm," which moved to KJMZ in 1988,) Larry Dee Hemphill aka Larry D,  Nat Jackson, Lenita Johnson, Jerry Thomas, Andy Perpener  aka "Mr. Big Stuff," Quen Echoles, Kenny Byrd , Sherry Alexander, Michael Ray, "Killer" Buggs, "Dr. Rock," Ron Mitchell , Glen Cosby, Julie Summers, Doug White, Ruben T. "Mad Lad" Washington, Ken Bell, Tony Price, "Mr. B," Ushay, Bob Ray Sanders, Roy Johnson, Ed Eubanks (also an anchor for KXAS-TV,) James Hawthorne (1980-1984; Sports Director and personality; currently the Deputy Police Chief for Arlington, TX!), Calvin E. Foster (sales manager,) Larry Carolla (1976,) Anita Bradley, Aidra Davis, Jackie McKenzie, Robert Ashley, Cynthia Brown, Alisa Robinson, John Wiley Price (Dallas County Commissioner who filled in for Dewayne Dancer briefly in 2/1985.)  Studio and tower located at 3601 Kimbo Road in Fort Worth.  107.5 was one of two remaining, unassigned frequencies allocated to Dallas-Fort Worth (93.9 was the other) that were applied for at the same time in 1964.  Part-owner Stu Hepburn was contacted by friend Gene Cagle, president of KFJZ, when KNOK's application was published....who said, "Why didn't you tell me you wanted an FM station...I would have given you mine!"

KDXX, Corsicana.  Call letters established 2/20/1998.  Format:  Spanish ("Estereo Latino") (simulcast of 106.7 FM and 1480 AM.)

KICI, Corsicana.  Call letters established 1/19/1994.  Format:  Spanish (simulcast of KICI-AM.)

KAND, Corsicana.  Call letters established 2/1/1985.  Format:  Pop/Top 40 (1985-1993,) Spanish (12/1993 to call letter change; simulcasted KICI-AM.)  Call letters stood for local food manufacturer Wolf Brand canned chili!  Sister station to KAND-AM (still operating today at 1340 AM.)  Owner:  Richard C. Parker.  Nickname:  "K-108."  Notables:  Mark Truelove, Alan Barnes (to 1991,) Steve Elkins, Paul Trevor, Kevin McAdams, David Yates, Dee Andra Huckaby, Dixie Lawrence, Don Hupp, Ron Ricks, Paul Berry, Margie Holton, Bill Van Ness, "Ramblin'" Roy Miller , Steve Kelly, Annette Gonzales (later in Houston television,) Miles Taylor.

KXCL, Corsicana.  Call letters established 4/12/1983.  Format:  Country.  Call letters stood for "Country Lovin.'"  Sister station to KAND-AM.  Owner:  Richard Parker.  Notable: Alan Barnes, Roy Miller, Barry Bragg, Byron Haney, Lex Myers, Dick Aldama.

KCIR, Corsicana.  Station established 1972.  Format:  Block programming, including MOR, Pop and Country.  Call letters decided in a contest; the 'Golden Circle' nickname for the Corsicana metro area was chosen.  Nickname:  "The Tower with the Most Music Power" (and indeed it was; KCIR's tower was the tallest one between Dallas and Houston!)  Sister station to KAND-AM.  Owner:  Dick Curlee.  Notables:  Sam "Bo" Roberts (in his first professional radio gig,) Alan Barnes (began 1973,) Joe Salvadore, Ray Murphy, Bob Knoll, Elmer Smith.