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KTEP public radio station’s future management under talks between UTEP, El Paso Community Foundation
By Daniel Perez at El Paso Matters
· July 12, 2026
· 8 min read
The University of Texas at El Paso is in conversations with the El Paso Community Foundation about the future of KTEP-FM (88.5), the 100,000-watt radio station that provides the community with a combination of news, talk and an eclectic assortment of music.
It is unclear how a possible transfe...
Key takeaway 14, 1950, and became El Paso’s first FM station.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The potential transfer of KTEP's management from UTEP to the El Paso Community Foundation raises questions about the station's future role in the community. As a beloved local institution, KTEP has been a staple of El Paso's airwaves for over 70 years, providing unique programming that reflects the city's diverse culture. The station's eclectic mix of news, talk, and music has made it a vital part of the community's fabric. A change in management could impact not only the station's personnel and programming but also its ability to serve the community's needs. With the University of Texas System Board of Regents set to meet in August, the fate of KTEP's management will likely be decided soon. The community will be watching closely to see how this development unfolds and what it means for the future of public radio in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? The University of Texas at El Paso is in conversations with the El Paso Community Foundation about the future of KTEP-FM (88.5), the 100,000-watt radio station that provides the community with a combination of news, talk and an eclectic assortment of music.
It is unclear how a possible transfe...
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