KPFT’s 89.5 Galveston Repeater in Waves Magazine
Thanks to Waves Magazine, and author Zach Tate, for spotlighting the return of KPFT transmission in Galveston at 89.5 FM. Click “Read More” to see entire article.
KPFT is broadcasting from Galveston on 89.5FM
Today’s good news…
89.5 KPFT Galveston is up and running! Our HD1 FM signal is now repeated on 89.5 FM on the island. The 100w signal serves an area From around 51st and Seawall to the cruise terminal and Harborside and 51st.
Thanks to Howard Reynolds’s, Bill Crosier, Moe Thomas, Jon Ameleh, Stuart Nance and the staff of the Bryan Museum for the quick and safe installation of the broadcast gear. A small area of the climate controlled attic provides a home for our transmitter.
The December issue of Galveston’s Waves Magazine will be covering this welcome news.
KPFT Memory Brick News
We’ve got it confirmed that the first batch of Memory Bricks will be delivered between October 16 and 20. We’re working to get the ground ready for installing them and will keep you abreast of all progress towards this project.
If you ordered a Memory Brick but have not yet let us know what you want inscribed, please email member@kpft.org with your inscription or call 713-526-4000 ext 4 to discuss. The 4″x8″ bricks can accommodate 4 lines of 21 characters each (84 characters total). The 8″x8″ bricks can accommodate 8 lines of 21 characters each (168 characters total).
There’s still plenty of room for more, so there’s time yet for making your $25/month donation (for the small brick) or $50/month donation (for the large brick).
Reserve your place in the growing KPFT Brick Garden by hitting that “Donate” button, or calling 713-526-5738 Option 1, and becoming a Sustainer member.
Backpacks at 5th Ward Head Start
During our recent Summer Sizzle, KPFT partnered with 5th Ward Head Start to donate backpacks to them for the start of school. For every $1,000 pledged during that drive , KPFT donated a backpack with school supplies, socks & underwear to the program. So far the station has distributed 34 of these.
KPFT staff visited 5th Ward Head Start on August 28, and here’s a video of the incredibly cute kids receiving their backpacks.
KPFT is adding Sustaining Members every day. Will you be one of them?
Sustainers are people who donate monthly to the station until they tell the station to stop it. There are currently about 700 sustainers at KPFT donating at many different monthly levels. Their support has gotten the station thru some hard times. If you join their number and if we can get that number closer to 1,000 the station will be on much more firm footing and also will have the option of shortening the fund drives and also decreasing their number.
This May Membership Drive has moved 85 people to become sustaining members at various levels and 28 of these people are getting Memory Brick. You can 
at whatever level you desire, and we encourage you to turn your donation into a sustainer pledge. $5 a month, $10 a month or whatever level you are comfortable with.
And if you sign up for a $25 per month donation you can get the 4″x8″ brick (a sample is pictured here) or $50 per month for a 8″x8″ brick. You get to inscribe the brick you choose with any inscription you want and your brick will be laid in the front plaza at KPFT this summer.
So donate what you can to keep the station going. If you’re in a position to become a sustainer please do that at whatever level you’re comfortable at. And if you’re comfortable with a $25 per month or more donation, get yourself a Memory Brick and let the station feature your generosity in physical form.
Missed a show – catch up with the archives page!
Click the link and stream past shows anytime! https://archive.kpft.org/
Become a Sustainer, get a Memory Brick
KPFT is offering 4″x8″ and 8″x8″ inscribable bricks to new sustainers. Sign up for a $25 per month donation to get the 4″x8″ brick (pictured here) or $50 per month for a 8″x8″ brick. You get to inscribe the brick you choose with any inscription you want and your brick will be laid in the front plaza at KPFT this summer.
Sustainers are people who donate monthly to the station until they tell the station to stop it. There are currently about 700 sustainers at KPFT donating at many different monthly levels. Their support has gotten the station thru some hard times. If you join their number and if we can get that number closer to 1,000 the station will be on much more firm footing and also will have the option of shortening the fund drives and also decreasing their number.
So donate what you can to keep the station going. If you’re in a position to become a sustainer please do that at whatever level you’re comfortable at. And if you’re comfortable with a $25 per month or more donation, get yourself a Memory Brick and let the station feature your generosity in physical form.
Check Out these Programs!
KPFT HAS ADDED SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS
At 2 PM its RnR with Tom Richards and Ronnie Renfro – Veteran rockers that will keep it real in your ears M-F 2-4 PM
Pacifica Business Talk FM – HD1 Thursday noon – 1:00 PM, with John Henry. This Call-in show designed to connect employers with new employees. PBT is designed to highlight trends in hiring, firing, and preparing you for the best in retirement.
Blues Cat’s Lounge Sundays from 6 to 8 AM with Boyd. Former President of The Houston Blues Society, the way to start your Sunday with an interesting blend of blues music… a big musical ocean for us all to enjoy.
Blues in Hi-Fi Sundays, from 5 to 7 PM as we expand the blues power! Hosted by Clint Broussard, this home-grown treasure joins the vaunted Sunday lineup!
Stay tuned as we continue the experiment of volunteer driven community media and thank you for supporting KPFT.
KPFT in the Houston Chronicle
KPFT’s new building and return to live broadcasting got a shout out in the Houston Chronicle. Read all about it here
KPFT Thank You Gifts – The Caroline Combo
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- Caroline T-shirt
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- Caroline mug
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- Caroline tote bag
The combo will get you the t-shirt, mug and tote bag, but if you just want the t-shirt that’s a $100 donation, just the mug for $75, or just the tote bag for $75.