Houston, TX — December 16, 2024— KTSU and Houston Public Media jointly announce a new content collaboration that will expand the reach of the local Urban Alternative station, The Vibe. Houston Public Media will broadcast The Vibe on its KUHF 88.7 HD3 radio platform. Station management said The Vibe will immediately replace Mixtape which is a service of XpoNential Radio.
“We are so excited about the partnership with Houston Public Media,” said Ernest Walker, KTSU General Manager. “Both stations are university licensees and public media contributors in the Houston community. This is an opportunity for both organizations to expand our audience reach and extend our missions of service to even more people across the Houston community.”
KTSU is a licensee of Texas Southern University and Houston Public Media is licensed by the University of Houston. Both public media broadcasters reside in Houston’s historic third ward.
“In addition to providing expanded broadcast distribution for The Vibe, we will share News 88.7 updates on KTSU’s primary channel, The Choice,” said Josh Adams, Houston Public Media Station Manager. “This collaboration is truly about expanding community service. We are providing a 24-7 broadcast platform for KTSU’s hip-hop and R&B public radio station while also informing a new audience with our local news, weather and in-depth reporting.”
The Vibe originally debuted as a digital web stream as a part of Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Urban Alternative initiative which sought to connect young, culturally diverse audiences through music discovery and community engagement. Radio listeners can now tune in to KUHF 88.7 HD3 or stream online via KTSU’s website.
About Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston and supported by financial gifts from the community. Houston Public Media combines broadcast and digital assets to serve residents of Southeast Texas with trusted local news and entertainment, as well as national programming from NPR and PBS. Houston Public Media is committed to delivering content that expands minds and possibilities with trusted information.
About KTSU
KTSU 90.9FM The Choice, located on the vibrant campus of Texas Southern University, is Houston’s premier public radio station, renowned for its dedication to community service through an eclectic mix of music, news, and educational programming. Alongside KTSU The Vibe, a digital urban alternative station, KTSU serves as a cultural cornerstone, uniting people through a shared passion for music and community engagement. With a legacy rooted in jazz, gospel, blues, R&B, and the exploration of emerging sounds, KTSU remains committed to preserving Houston’s musical heritage while elevating local talent and voices to the forefront of public media.
