KTWF

KTWF

KTWF

Radio station in Scotland, Texas


KTWF (95.5 FM, "K-Hits") is a radio station licensed to Scotland, Texas serving the Wichita Falls, Texas area with a classic hits format. The station is owned and operated by LKCM Radio Group. KTWF's studios are located on Call Field Rd in the southwest portion of Wichita Falls. The transmitter site is about seven miles north of Archer City, Texas.

Quick Facts Simulcast with KOME-FM Tolar, Broadcast area ...

History

KTWF signed on the air August 16, 1996 as KJKB. Originally branded Boss 95.5, the station aired a classic rock format. On March 4, 2013, the station changed its call sign to KXPN-FM and switched formats from classic rock to sports as 95.5 ESPN with programming from ESPN Radio.[2]

On April 5, 2020, KXPN-FM changed its format from sports to classic country, branded as “95.5 Hank FM”.[3] A call sign change to KTWF followed on June 2, 2020.

On November 14, 2022, KTWF changed its format from classic country to a simulcast of classic hits-formatted KOME-FM 95.5 FM Tolar, branded as "K-Hits 95.5".[4]

Former sports programming

KXPN-FM previously aired syndicated programming from ESPN Radio. The Lone Star Outdoor Show hosted by Cable Smith aired Saturday mornings from 8-9 a.m.,[5] followed by a local show hosted by longtime Wichita Falls sports personality Andy Austin from 9-10 a.m. Austin also provided local updates weekdays at 7:25 a.m. and 9:25 a.m.

In July 2013, Midwestern State University announced KXPN-FM would be the new flagship station for Midwestern State Mustangs athletics. The station aired live broadcasts of MSU football and men's and women's basketball, as well as pregame and postgame shows. The station also aired weekly coaches' shows for the teams.[6]

Starting with the 2015 season, KXPN-FM was the flagship station for Wichita Falls High School football, agreeing on a multi-year deal with the school.[7]

KXPN-FM had been a radio affiliate of the Texas Rangers since 2013.

Former personalities

Former local on-air personalities included Debbie Watts, and Jackie B, of The Boss Morning Show, as well as former host and program director Jerrod Knight.


References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KTWF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Hank-FM Comes to Wichita Falls Radioinsight - April 5, 2020
  3. LKCM Expands K-Hits to Wichita Falls Radioinsight - November 14, 2022
  4. "Radio broadcasts moving to 95.5 ESPN". Wichita Falls Times-Record News. July 10, 2013.

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