KXAN-TV, NBC television affiliate in Austin, Texas, United States
KXAN-TV is a television station in Austin, Texas, broadcasting news, weather updates, and entertainment programming on channel 36.1. The station's building sits on Martin Luther King Boulevard and houses an active newsroom where reporters and technical staff gather and deliver daily content.
The station began broadcasting in February 1965 under the call letters KHFI-TV on UHF channel 42 as Austin's second television station. Over the following decades it underwent several name changes and channel shifts, including a move to channel 36 in 1973 and renaming to KXAN-TV in 1987, while passing through various ownership changes.
KXAN-TV covers local festivals, music events, and community gatherings that reflect Austin's active lifestyle and cultural events. The station serves as a platform where residents share their stories and local achievements are highlighted.
The station's building is centrally located on Martin Luther King Boulevard and is easy to find. The transmitter broadcasts from a high hill north of West Lake Hills, providing good coverage across the city and surrounding hills.
The station was originally designed as NBC's partner channel but initially had to operate as an independent station before officially joining NBC in 1966. Its transmitter sits on one of Austin's highest points and is among the city's tallest structures, helping it reach the entire area and surrounding hills.
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