Dec 12: Texas Standard Radio Live from McDonald Observatory
Texas Standard radio, the national daily news show of Texas, is celebrating 10 years on air and online by hitting the road. The program is broadcasting live from iconic locations across the Lone Star state, including McDonald Observatory on Friday, Dec 12.
Tune in learn about:
- Insider tips on how to plan your visit
- The Geminid meteor shower, peaking the night of Dec 13-14
- How the Observatory protects its night sky from light pollution
- Groundbreaking research underway
- StarDate radio and its iconic host, Billy Henry
How to Listen on Friday, Dec 12
Most, but not all, public radio stations broadcast Texas Standard from 10-11 a.m. CT. Major stations are listed below. Visit the program's website for a list of all stations and times.
| Community | Station | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | KUT 90.5 | Weekdays 10 a.m. |
| Dallas/Fort Worth | KERA 90.1 | Weekdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. |
| El Paso | KTEP 88.5 | Weekdays 9 a.m. MT |
| Houston | KUHF 88.7 | Weekdays 10 a.m. |
| Lubbock | KTTZ 89.1 | Weekdays 11 a.m. |
| Midland/Odessa | KXWT 91.3 | Weekdays 10 a.m. |
| San Antonio | KSTX 89.1 | Weekdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. |
If Texas Standard doesn’t broadcast in your area, you can listen live through one of the stations linked above. You can also catch the McDonald Observatory special program afterwards on the Texas Standard’s recent broadcasts webpage.
We hope you’ll join us for this special event!
