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By
Carla Sierra
January 23, 2026
Summary
KSAT 12 celebrated the 50th anniversary of Trinity University’s KRTU 91.7 FM, highlighting the station’s legacy in jazz and community broadcasting. The milestone honors five decades of music, education, and public service.

KSAT 12 News ran a feature about KRTU 91.7 FM, the student-run jazz and indie radio station at Trinity University, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary since debuting on January 23, 1976. Beginning with just 50 watts of power, KRTU is now broadcasting citywide and online. It is one of the few remaining jazz stations in Texas and the U.S. The nonprofit, public station, operated largely by students and supported by community volunteers, offers deep, curated jazz programming by day and indie rock overnight, providing students with hands-on experience in management, marketing, and broadcasting while connecting listeners to meaningful music and stories. 

To mark the milestone, KRTU is hosting a free public concert featuring Grammy-nominated artist Jazzmeia Horn on Friday, January 23, honoring the station’s legacy of artistic impact, community engagement, and evolving sound. Watch or read the full story here.

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