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KACU KACU is the NPR news station in Abilene, Texas, broadcasting from the campus of ACU KACU is heard locally on 89.5FM and streamed online at http://kacu.org.

KACU is the NPR news station in Abilene, Texas, broadcasting from the campus of Abilene Christian University. KACU has been serving the Big Country of West Texas with daily news, educational information, and music since 1986. Daytime programming includes "Morning Edition," "Texas Standard," "All Things Considered," and "Fresh Air." Weekday evenings include classical music programming starting with

"Exploring Music," followed by "Performance Today," and others. Weekends include "Morning Edition Weekend," "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," "Travel with Rick Steves," "Only A Game," "The Moth," and others. University students produce local newscasts, and highlight local activities in our events calendar, "This Week in Abilene." Mission

KACU is a public media organization enriching Abilene and the surrounding area with insightful news and entertainment.

Tune in at noon! Special guest David Sedaris gives us a preview of what to expect in April at the Paramount! On the go? ...
04/02/2025

Tune in at noon! Special guest David Sedaris gives us a preview of what to expect in April at the Paramount! On the go? Download the KACU mobile app!

BrEaKing nEws!In an unprecedented move, KACU has appointed a new Director and he means business. Effective immediately, ...
04/01/2025

BrEaKing nEws!

In an unprecedented move, KACU has appointed a new Director and he means business.

Effective immediately, KACU will be returning to its roots, changing the station's broadcast signal back to 89.7, leaving many fans of 89.5 wondering what happened. In a statement, the new Director commented, "Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward... or in this case, a step backward to reach the perfect frequency."

But that's not all! KACU's pledge drive mugs are also getting a major upgrade—say goodbye to your standard coffee mug and hello to the baby bottle. The Director claims, "What better way to nurture our listeners’ support than with the classic bottle? It’s time to bottle up some goodwill!”

And for the truly adventurous among you, KACU is thrilled to announce that George Levesque, host of West Texas Dispatch, will be hosting his very first Tiny Floor Concert. Yes, you read that right—George, typically found hosting the rough-and-tumble stories of West Texas, will be taking to the floor for an intimate and groundbreaking performance.

Stay tuned for this avant-garde performance, as George Levesque is sure to break all conventional musical boundaries. Will he use a harmonica? A kazoo? Only time will tell, but you can bet it will be one for the history books.

-- April fools! —

Come to Coffee with KACU this Friday at 8:30 AM for a chance to win two free tickets to David Sedaris! We are looking fo...
04/01/2025

Come to Coffee with KACU this Friday at 8:30 AM for a chance to win two free tickets to David Sedaris! We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Decades after her death, there remains no shortage of ways fans memorialize the Tejano superstar. Nowhere is that more a...
03/31/2025

Decades after her death, there remains no shortage of ways fans memorialize the Tejano superstar. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the city where she lived, and now rests.

Decades after her death, there remains no shortage of ways fans memorialize the Tejano superstar. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the city where she lived, and now rests.

Sing Song is this weekend for ACU. The a capella competition has brought Abilene traffic and tourism dollars from the la...
03/28/2025

Sing Song is this weekend for ACU. The a capella competition has brought Abilene traffic and tourism dollars from the large crowds that are in the city for the weekend.

Sing Song has been a tradition of the university since 1957. It consists of ACU students taking part in many ways and prepping for it months in advance.

Read more here:
https://www.kacu.org/local-news/2025-03-28/sing-song-a-labor-of-love

It's Dispatch day! Tune in at noon! Out on the go? Download our free app! Search for the "KACU APP" wherever you get you...
03/26/2025

It's Dispatch day! Tune in at noon! Out on the go? Download our free app! Search for the "KACU APP" wherever you get your apps and stream it live!

You can also listen to the podcast version later today with the on-demand tab within our app!

The USS Gravely will support the Coast Guard as part of an operation at the southern border.Read more with the link in o...
03/20/2025

The USS Gravely will support the Coast Guard as part of an operation at the southern border.

Read more with the link in our bio or at KACU.org

Tune in to West Texas Dispatch today at noon by visiting KACU.org, 89.5 FM, or by using the mobile app!
03/19/2025

Tune in to West Texas Dispatch today at noon by visiting KACU.org, 89.5 FM, or by using the mobile app!

Coming up at noon on KACU! Can't tune in on the radio? Listen online with the KACU mobile app or KACU.org! You can also ...
03/12/2025

Coming up at noon on KACU!

Can't tune in on the radio? Listen online with the KACU mobile app or KACU.org! You can also find the podcast version on our podcast tab or on Spotify and Apple podcasts (at 1pm)!

New and growing calls to eliminate federal funding for public media endanger the future of local public radio and televi...
03/11/2025

New and growing calls to eliminate federal funding for public media endanger the future of local public radio and television stations (like KACU).

Public media is a vital public service that connects communities across the country. It delivers unpaywalled local, national, and international news, lifesaving emergency alerts, and proven educational resources for families.

These cuts could have devastating effects at the local level, including the loss of journalism, educational resources, coverage areas, and stations entirely.

To maximize your impact, you can:

You can sign the petition here: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/coalition/

Email your lawmakers: Urge them to support federal funding for public media.

Call your lawmakers: A quick call can make a powerful difference.

https://arrington.house.gov/contact/

Share Your Story: Record a short video or message about what public media and KACU means to you or your community. Post it on social media with and tag us.

Your voice is essential in ensuring that local public radio and television stations continue to serve our communities.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Spring Fundraiser! We met our fundraising goal, and we appreciate your ...
03/08/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Spring Fundraiser! We met our fundraising goal, and we appreciate your support of local journalism in Abilene!

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For over 30 years, KACU has been the NPR Member public radio station in Abilene, Texas, broadcasting from the campus of Abilene Christian University in the Don Morris Building. KACU is heard locally on 89.5FM and streamed online at http://kacu.org. KACU has been serving the Big Country of West Texas with daily news, educational information, and music since 1986. Daytime programming includes "Morning Edition," "The World," "Here and Now," "Fresh Air," and "All Things Considered." Weekday evenings include classical music programming starting with "Exploring Music by Billy McGlaughlin," followed by "Performance Today," and others. Weekends include "Car Talk," "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," "Ask Me Another," "Weekend Edition," "Live From Here," and others. University students provide the on-air talent as well as produce "This Week in Abilene," a live community events calendar. KACU’s local music programs include Dr. Jazz's "All That Jazz" and "Nightsounds with Kyle McAlister" which are heard only on KACU. "The Appetizer" is a syndicated program produced in the Abilene area as well.