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| name = KVLU
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| name = KVLU
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| logo = Kvlu-logo.png
| city = [[Beaumont, Texas]]
| city = [[Beaumont, Texas]]
| area =
| area = [[Template:Beaumont-Port Arthur Radio|southeast Texas]]
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| slogan =
| frequency = {{Frequency|91.3|MHz}}
| airdate =
| airdate = {{start date and age|1974|p=y}}
| frequency = 91.3 ([[megahertz|MHz]])
| format = [[Public radio]]
| format = [[Public radio]]/[[college radio]]
| erp = 40,000 [[Watt]]s
| erp = 40,000 [[Watt]]s
| haat = 137 meters
| haat = 137 meters
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| facility_id = 36456
| facility_id = 36456
| coordinates = {{coord|30|06|40|N|94|03|10|W|}}
| coordinates = {{coord|30|06|40|N|94|03|10|W|}}
| callsign_meaning = '''V'''oice of '''L'''amar '''U'''niversity
| callsign_meaning = '''V'''oice of '''L'''amar '''U'''niversity
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| affiliations = [[NPR]]
| owner = [[Lamar University]]
| owner = [[Lamar University]]
| licensee =
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| sister_stations =
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| webcast =
| webcast = {{listenlive|https://www.lamar.edu/kvlu/listen-to-kvlu.html}}
| website = http://www.kvlu.org/
| website = {{url|http://www.kvlu.org|www.kvlu.org}}
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| affiliations = [[National Public Radio]]
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'''KVLU''' (91.3 FM), is a public radio station and [[NPR]] affiliate broadcasting throughout southeast Texas. It is licensed to Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas with studios located on campus and a transmitter site located in Rose City, Texas. The broadcast area reaches to Jasper, Texas at the north, Lake Charles, Louisiana to the east, Bolivar, Texas to the south and Baytown, Texas to the west. Launched in 1974, the station operates independently and features a diverse 24/7 schedule of programs including NPR news morning, midday and afternoon as well as locally produced music programs, local features and radio documentaries, etc. The station is largely member supported with additional support coming from the university and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as well as program underwriters.
'''KVLU''' (91.3 FM), is a [[National Public Radio]]-affiliated station in [[Beaumont, Texas]]. It primarily features [[National Public Radio]] programming. The [[college radio]] station broadcasts from the campus of its owner, [[Lamar University]].


==Programming==
==Programming==
===News===
===News===
The [[News]] affiliate of '''KVLU''' is National Public Radio ([[NPR]]). NPR News programs featured include [[Morning Edition]] (morning drive), Here & Now (mid-day), [[All Things Considered]] (afternoon drive) and Weekend Edition. Additional news and talk programs include Texas Standard, produced in the studios of [[KUT]] in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], Think, produced in the studios of KERA in [[Dallas]], [[Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!|Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me]], [[Rick Steves|Travel with Rick Steves]] and many more.
The [[News]] affiliates of '''KVLU''' are National Public Radio ([[NPR]]) and American Public Media ([[American Public Media|APM]]).


===Music===
===Music===
KVLU's weekday music consist mainly of [[Classical]] and [[Jazz]] music. The weekend music lineup starting on Friday afternoon features a variety of music; From music around the world on programs like Hearts of Space ([[Hearts of Space|HOS]]) to Danceland a local program that features big band music.
KVLU's music programs are very diverse including [[Classical music|Classical]] mornings, evenings and overnights, [[Jazz]], eclectic afternoons, local music and audience favorites like Hearts of Space ([[Hearts of Space|HOS]]) and World Cafe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=91.3 KVLU - Member Support Public Radio - Beaumont, Texas |url=https://www.lamar.edu/kvlu/index.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Lamar.edu |language=en}}</ref>


=== Community ===
The Appetizer is a taste of music from across the spectrum of flavors. Nearly every genre of music is sampled on the hour-long show that airs each Saturday at 3:00 p.m. on 91.3 KVLU.
As a part of the southeast Texas community, KVLU serves as a resource for information connecting listeners with local events, organizations and services. This is achieved through various weekly/daily modular features including Slice of Orange,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Slice of Orange {{!}} 91.3 KVLU - Beaumont, Texas |url=https://www.lamar.edu/kvlu/programming/local-features/slice-of-orange.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Lamar.edu |language=en}}</ref> NFP (Not For Profit),<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFP {{!}} Podcast on Podbay |url=https://podbay.fm/p/nfp-452377 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Podbay |language=en}}</ref> State of the Arts and the KVLU Arts Calendar.


Hear music from bands like [[U2]], [[Alan Parsons Project]], [[Glen Hansard]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Leona Naess]], [[Feist]], [[Dido]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[Counting Crows]], [[Death Cab for Cutie]] and many more!
===Lamar Specific===
===Lamar Specific===
As part of the university's College of Fine Arts and Communication and the Lamar University Media Alliance, KVLU serves as a real world laboratory, providing training in audio broadcasting and radio production for students interested in pursuing careers in communication. Student interns and practicum students assist with program content contribution and production and can submit pilot shows for broadcast consideration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=91.3 KVLU - Member Support Public Radio - Beaumont, Texas |url=https://www.lamar.edu/kvlu/index.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Lamar.edu |language=en}}</ref>
As the ''Voice of Lamar University'' KVLU airs many programs that are specific to Lamar.
'''Spotlight on Lamar''' is a weekly feature on KVLU that highlights news and views of Lamar University. Jason Miller is the host.


==References==
The '''Dean's Corner''' hosted by Russ Schultz a Dean at Lamar University.
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.kvlu.org/ KVLU official website]
*[http://www.kvlu.org/ KVLU official website]
{{FM station data|KVLU}}
{{FM station data|36456|KVLU}}


{{Lamar University}}
{{Beaumont-Port Arthur Radio}}
{{Beaumont-Port Arthur Radio}}
{{NPR Texas}}
{{NPR Texas}}


[[Category:National Public Radio member stations|KVLU]]
[[Category:NPR member stations|KVLU]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Texas|VLU]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Texas|VLU]]
[[Category:Lamar University]]

[[Category:Texas classical music]]


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Latest revision as of 07:21, 14 July 2024

KVLU
Broadcast areasoutheast Texas
Frequency91.3 MHz
Programming
FormatPublic radio
AffiliationsNPR
Ownership
OwnerLamar University
History
First air date
1974 (50 years ago) (1974)
Call sign meaning
Voice of Lamar University
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID36456
ClassC2
ERP40,000 Watts
HAAT137 meters
Transmitter coordinates
30°06′40″N 94°03′10″W / 30.11111°N 94.05278°W / 30.11111; -94.05278
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.kvlu.org

KVLU (91.3 FM), is a public radio station and NPR affiliate broadcasting throughout southeast Texas. It is licensed to Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas with studios located on campus and a transmitter site located in Rose City, Texas. The broadcast area reaches to Jasper, Texas at the north, Lake Charles, Louisiana to the east, Bolivar, Texas to the south and Baytown, Texas to the west. Launched in 1974, the station operates independently and features a diverse 24/7 schedule of programs including NPR news morning, midday and afternoon as well as locally produced music programs, local features and radio documentaries, etc. The station is largely member supported with additional support coming from the university and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as well as program underwriters.

Programming

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News

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The News affiliate of KVLU is National Public Radio (NPR). NPR News programs featured include Morning Edition (morning drive), Here & Now (mid-day), All Things Considered (afternoon drive) and Weekend Edition. Additional news and talk programs include Texas Standard, produced in the studios of KUT in Austin, Think, produced in the studios of KERA in Dallas, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, Travel with Rick Steves and many more.

Music

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KVLU's music programs are very diverse including Classical mornings, evenings and overnights, Jazz, eclectic afternoons, local music and audience favorites like Hearts of Space (HOS) and World Cafe.[2]

Community

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As a part of the southeast Texas community, KVLU serves as a resource for information connecting listeners with local events, organizations and services. This is achieved through various weekly/daily modular features including Slice of Orange,[3] NFP (Not For Profit),[4] State of the Arts and the KVLU Arts Calendar.

Lamar Specific

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As part of the university's College of Fine Arts and Communication and the Lamar University Media Alliance, KVLU serves as a real world laboratory, providing training in audio broadcasting and radio production for students interested in pursuing careers in communication. Student interns and practicum students assist with program content contribution and production and can submit pilot shows for broadcast consideration.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KVLU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "91.3 KVLU - Member Support Public Radio - Beaumont, Texas". Lamar.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  3. ^ "Slice of Orange | 91.3 KVLU - Beaumont, Texas". Lamar.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  4. ^ "NFP | Podcast on Podbay". Podbay. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  5. ^ "91.3 KVLU - Member Support Public Radio - Beaumont, Texas". Lamar.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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