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Schovanec Named Texas Tech’s 17th President

July 8, 2016 by dginter Leave a Comment

(LUBBOCK) – Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan announced today (July 7) the official appointment of Provost Lawrence Schovanec as the 17th president of Texas Tech University. The announcement follows today’s special called Board of Regents meeting and vote to affirm Schovanec as university president. Schovanec will officially begin the role Aug. 1.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Schovanec as the next president of Texas Tech University,” Duncan said. “He has served Texas Tech tremendously for more than three decades and has a bold vision for our future. I have no doubt he will elevate our university to an even greater level of success.”

What’s Happening in Lubbock This Weekend

April 27, 2016 by dginter Leave a Comment

There are many exciting events and shows happening this week in Lubbock, Texas. Here is your weekly update for What’s Happening in Lubbock, courtesy of KTXT Lubbock insider, Ariel Jee. For starters, The Eli Young Band will be playing at Charley B’s tomorrow, Thursday, April 28th. Friday, Rivers and Rust is playing at The […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, KTXT, Local News Tagged With: college radio, Lubbock, Music, Red Raiders, Texas, Texas Tech, Texas Tech University, the raider, ttu

Celebrate Vinylthon with KTXT and Ralph’s Records!

April 11, 2016 by dginter Leave a Comment

KTXT 88.1FM The Raider is joining forces with Ralph’s Records and College Radio Day to celebrate Vinylthon a.k.a. Record Store Day, Saturday, April 16th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a live broadcast remote at Ralph’s Records. For Vinylthon, KTXT will broadcast music from vinyl provided by staff and Ralph’s Records. As always, KTXT will […]

Filed Under: KTXT, Local News Tagged With: College Radio Day, KTXT, Lubbock, Music, National Institutes of Health, Ralph's Records, record store day, Red Raiders, Texas, Texas Tech University, the raider, ttu, vinyl, vinylthon

NEEDTOBREATHE Concert Tickets Giveaway

April 10, 2016 by dginter Leave a Comment

During the week of April 12th – 15th, KTXT will give away FREE tickets for the NEEDTOBREATHE concert, taking place in Lubbock, Texas, October 20, 2016 at the United Supermarkets Arena. The concert also features artists Mat Kearney, Parachute, and Welshly Arms. Beginning Tuesday, April 12th, KTXT will give away a pair of tickets each […]

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Wreck Hunger Food Pantry

February 19, 2016 by dginter Leave a Comment

This morning on Good Morning Texas Tech, we interviewed a few graduate students about the new food pantry that is in the works here at Texas Tech University! Their initiative is to bring attention and aid to a problem that is under-represented in the Lubbock community. If you are interested in helping out, volunteering, or […]

Filed Under: Local News, TTU News Tagged With: charity, community, Food Pantry, Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech, Texas Tech University, ttu, volunteer work

Carol of Lights 2015 Live Broadcast

November 16, 2015 by dginter Leave a Comment

KTXT 88.1 FM The Raider will be live broadcasting Carol of Lights Tuesday December 1, 2015. Carillon starts at 6:30 pm, followed by the ceremony at 7 pm in Memorial Circle at Texas Tech University. Find KTXT’s banner and remote set-up on the west side of Memorial Circle to get free goodies like hot chocolate, […]

Filed Under: KTXT, Local News, TTU News Tagged With: 2015, Carol of Lights, christmas, college radio, happy holidays, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, KTXT, live broadcast, Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech, Texas Tech University, the holidays, the raider, ttu, winter

Broadcasting Live: The Blue Light Live Singer-Songwriter Competition Finale

November 15, 2015 by dginter Leave a Comment

KTXT 88.1 FM The Raider will be broadcasting the finale for the Blue Light Live Fall 2015 Singer-Songwriter Competition Monday, November 16th @ 9 pm with the doors opening at 8 pm. The songwriters competing in the final round of the competition include Derek Bohl, Kaitlin Butts, Zoe Carter, Sam Choate, Zach Coffey, James Cook, […]

Filed Under: Local News, Music Tagged With: indie music, KTXT, Local music, Lubbock, Music, new slang, Red Raiders, songwriters, Texas, Texas Tech University, the blue light live, the raider

Fellow American Live in KTXT Studios Tomorrow

November 11, 2015 by dginter Leave a Comment

Fellow American will be playing live in KTXT studios tomorrow, Thursday from 6 pm to 7 pm. They are promoting their EP “From Me to Shore” releasing Friday, November 13th. Listen to “From Me to Shore” here: From Me to Shore by Fellow American Fellow American is Lubbock local and in the indie rock, alternative and/or […]

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On-air: 3rd Round of the Blue Light Singer-Songwriter Competition

November 7, 2015 by dginter Leave a Comment

KTXT will be broadcasting the 3rd round of the Blue Light Singer-Songwriter competition Monday, November 9th from 9 pm to midnight on 88.1FM. The songwriters moving on from round 2 are Kaitlin Butts, James Cook and Sam Choate.

Filed Under: KTXT, Local News, Music, Uncategorized Tagged With: blue light live, collegeradio, indie, KTXT, Lubbock, Music, texastechuniversity, theraider, ttu

2015 CBI Conference Awards: KTXT for Best Station Imaging

November 2, 2015 by dginter Leave a Comment

In case you missed the buzz on our social media profiles, KTXT won the 2015 CBI Conference award for Best Station Imaging! Here is the link to our winning submission and the other winners of the CBI conference: http://askcbi.org/minneapolis/2015-cbi-national-student-production-awards-winners/ Also, be sure to follow us on our social media; Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @TheRaider881!

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