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Broadcast Media Production and DistributionTexas, United States11-50 Employees
KUTX 98.9 is a non-profit, listener-supported public radio station in Austin, Texas, operated by The University of Texas at Austin. It broadcasts on 98.9 FM in the Austin area and streams worldwide at kutx.org. The station emphasizes local Austin artists alongside a diverse global catalog, delivering programming built around substance and perspective. It plays more than 30,000 different songs and hosts nearly 300 live performances each year, including events like KUTX Live and Studio 1A. It serves listeners who value curated music coverage and access to live performances within a public-media framework tied to a university. A recent development is a May 2025 partnership with The Long Center to support The Drop-In free summer concert series, reflecting continued collaborative efforts to expand local music opportunities.