Tired of what you hear on commercial radio? Ready for some locally programmed music? Then mark 7 a.m. Nov. 9 on your calendar.

That’s the day KXT 91.7 launches – a station devoted entirely to music.

In addition to the new station’s name, launch date and call letters (KKXT), KERA is also announcing some details today about what you’ll hear. Here’s what we know:

There will be nine to 11 hours of local programming each weekday, starting at 7 a.m. KXT Morning show airs 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mon, Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. KXT Afternoon show airs 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays and KXT Evening follows from 6 to 8.

KXT Texas Mix features musicians with ties to our state from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.
On Saturday and Sunday, you’ll hear KXT Weekend. And The Paul Slavens Show will move from KERA to KXT on Sunday night.

KXT will have its own Web site, kxt.org, with all the goodies you’d expect – podcasts, video, live streaming…

…Still to come is news about the local hosts for these shows, the program features and the special performances that will be set up to kick off the new station.

A variety of national public radio programming will complement the local productions. Below are names and descriptions of the programs. And you can check out a program grid…

Go here for all the juicy, exciting details!