Scott DeLucia is set to leave WTAW and radio after nearly 60 years. The Bryan Broadcasting news/talk station has found his successor.
What We Know: Young originally began his career at WTAW as a news reporter in 2003 before moving on to music radio roles. During his career, he’s worked at CHR and country formatted stations. Most recently, he helmed mornings at 100.3 The Bull in Houston until being included in company-wide layoffs by Audacy. He’ll step into the role at WTAW vacated by the retirement of Scott DeLucia. He is leaving after spending the past 36 years in morning drive.
What They Said: “I was excited by the opportunity, mostly because growing up in College Station and Bryan and around the area, if you listen to radio, you would listen to (Scott), and Jay, and Tom, and everybody else. So this is kind of like being on the radio show of record for the Brazos Valley.” -Tucker “Frito” Young
What Remains Unclear: When Young’s official start date will be. DeLucia’s final day on the air is scheduled for Friday, June 5th.
What It Means: It’s proof you can go home again. After spending nearly a quarter-century in other formats, Tucker “Frito” Young is going to give the news/talk format a try as full fledged host. His familiarity with the market and station should set him up to clear those early hurdles.
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