KUT & KUTX Public Media

KUT & KUTX Public Media, a state-owned entity headquartered in the United States, was founded in 1958 and employs approximately 130 individuals. It primarily provides broadcast television and radio services, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization operates KUT News, focused on delivering local news and information to Central Texas. KUTX 98.9 features fresh, cutting-edge music alongside iconic songs and established artists. KUT 90.5, established in 1958, and KUTX 98.9, established in 2013, are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to The University of Texas at Austin and operate as a department within the Moody College of Communication. Both services aim to be sources for knowledge and ideas that enrich and sustain greater Austin’s sense of place and cultural identity. Each week, more than 750,000 Central Texans listen to KUT and KUTX on the air and online.