The Raider 88.1 - KTXT-FM

On October 16, 1962, KTXT-TV began broadcasting educational television to Texas Tech University, Lubbock and the South Plains. Channel 5 is licensed by the FederalCommunications Commission to Texas Tech University’s Board of Regents and operates as the Educational Television Department under the auspices of the Office of the Provost at Texas Tech University. KTXT-TV is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), a noncommercial network of 349 television stations interconnected by satellite. Channel 5’s office, professional production studio, master control, transmitter and engineering facilities, plus its 817-foot antenna-tower are located on the southwestern campus triangle, west of Indiana Avenue across from the United Spirit Arena. Our digital antenna signal reaches a population of approximately 330,000 in 13 counties while cable and satellite extend our service area to a total of 21 counties. The station’s broadcast of diverse programming proudly features 49 hours of educational children’s programming each week. KTXT-TV’s focus on arts, education, community outreach and quality programming for both children and adults makes it a vital part of our community...educating, entertaining and enlightening viewers of all ages. Channel 5 provides more than broadcast services to the South Plains. The station also provides workshops for parents, caregivers and teachers; produces programs which focus on community interests; produces training materials for campus departments; and has formed partnerships with more than 15 agencies to ensure these services are made available to as many individuals as possible.