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Cowboy Broadcasting Network, owner of 98.5 KRXT, has struck a deal with the Taylor Economic Development Corporation to move the station to a new studio in downtown Taylor, TX. The station is currently located in Rockdale, TX.
The company has secured a $65,000 Economic Development Grant as part of a deal to create a minimum of ten jobs in Taylor.
Taylor Economic Development Corporation Chairperson Betty Day commented, “The addition of KRXT to Taylor is exciting. Being able to broadcast local news and highlight Taylor to the entire Austin MSA through 98.5 FM shows that Taylor is truly becoming the major hub for business in Central Texas.”
Ownership partner Steve Laukhuf added, “It’s been a dream a long time coming for The Cowboy Broadcasting Network to bring a radio station back to Taylor Texas. We look forward to our first day of broadcasting from downtown Taylor. We truly appreciate Ben White and the TEDC helping in making our dream a reality.”
KRXT is set to welcome several familiar on-air personalities from the former 99.3/98.5 KOKE-FM Austin, including morning hosts Bob Cole and Eric Raines, midday host Deena Blake, as well as Jay Davis, Jimmy Carter, and Michael Craig.
