KGAS-FM (104.3 FM "KGAS Radio") is a

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format. Licensed to

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area.

History

KGAS-FM first began broadcasting in 1998, having received an initial permit to construct a Class A FM facility on July 9, 1991. The station is currently owned by Wanda Hanszen and Jerry Hanszen, through licensee Hanszen Broadcasting, Inc. Local broadcasts include live remotes from community events, high school sports broadcasts, church programs, and local news. Local news broadcasts can be heard on weekdays at 6, 7, and 8 a.m., along with a noon broadcast. The station also has an evening news broadcast at 5 p.m. The station was originally an affiliate of "Today's Best Country" from ABC and Cumulus, but in 2014 switched to Westwood One's "Classic Country" format. Every Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon, KGAS-FM broadcasts gospel music and live church programming. KGAS-FM was featured in the Richard Linklater movie '' Bernie'', which was released in 2011.

Current and former staff

On-Air Hosts Mark Bownds, Ken Carroll, Office Manager Emma Rice, Assistant Office Manager Annette Ellis, and Sales Manager Judy McNatt Former on-air personalities include: Blake Holland, Elaine Etheridge, Ashli Dansby, Daron McDaniel, Steven Kaine Williams, Reid Kerr, Trevor Bullard, David Jacobs, Eric Jenkins, Alan Mayton and Mark McLain.

References

KGAS Radio Official site
Retrieved on 2008-05-14.

External links

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