Center Broadcasting Co., Inc.

Center Broadcasting Co., Inc. "The Voice of Deep East Texas and Community Radio" The "flagship" of CBC, KDET 930 AM broadcast a news/talk/information format.

Licensed to Center and San Augustine Texas (respectively), the stations serve the Lufkin-Nacogdoches-Shreveport-Tyler-Longview area. The station is currently owned by Center Broadcasting Company - Jack Russell, President. KDET began broadcasting in February 1949 under the ownership of Tom Foster and the management of Robert Jackson "Jack" Bell. From then until the year 2000, its highly successful

format catered to the farmers, ranchers, sportsmen, and small-town residents of Deep East Texas and Northwestern Louisiana. Bell started his broadcast career as program director for KGRI Henderson in 1947. After leaving Henderson, he moved to Center to open KDET on Feb. 22, 1949. Although Bell started at KDET as program director, by 1950 he was station manager. He retired in 2001 after more than 55 years in the industry.



92.5 was assigned the call letters KCOT in 1992. In 2001, the station changed its call sign to KQSI. In July of 2014 92.5 changed its call letters to KXXE and became its own stand alone new country station. KXXE features programming from Westwood One as well as local weather and community announcements. The station was formely known as KDET-FM until June of 2014. KQBB (100.5 FM, Real Country Q-100) is a radio station broadcasts a Real Country music format. Licensed to Center and serving Northeast Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. The upgrade signal now reaches into Nacogdoches, Lufkin and the fringes of Shreveport. The station is currently owned by Center Broadcasting Company and features programing from Cumulus Media as well as locally produced programming, sports, music, and more. The station was formerly known as KDET-FM until August of 2001.

06/03/2026
TEMPORARY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIESImportant Notice to Our Listeners...AM 93 is currently experiencing unexpected technical...
06/03/2026

TEMPORARY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Important Notice to Our Listeners...AM 93 is currently experiencing unexpected technical difficulties affecting our over-the-air broadcast signal. Our technical team is actively working to resolve the issue and restore normal service as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and continued support. While we work, our live stream remains available at:

cbc-radio.com. You can continue enjoying your favorite programming, music, and station updates through our
online stream.

Thank you for your understanding and loyalty to AM 93. We look forward to being back on the air
soon.

Church Camp Fundraiser Thursday - Friday 7a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday 7a.m. - 2p.m.
05/20/2026

Church Camp Fundraiser Thursday - Friday 7a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday 7a.m. - 2p.m.

05/20/2026

Due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Shelby County Outreach Ministries will be closed on Monday. They will be open for normal hours of operation on Tuesday.

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We mark down the final headcount Today at Noon. After that Registration is closed. Thank you to everyone that turned in ...
05/04/2026

We mark down the final headcount Today at Noon. After that Registration is closed. Thank you to everyone that turned in their forms in by the deadline!!! We cannot wait for this Weekend!!!!!

05/04/2026

Attention, Walmart Customers!

Please be patient, as we have started our front-end remodel, starting on the grocery side of the store.

We are open throughout this process but just wanted everyone to be aware.

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Address

307 San Augustine Street
Center, TX
75935

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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