Texas Christian radio station 94.9 FM KLTY is set to go quiet after four decades on the air, according to an announcement from the North Texas broadcaster.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we tell you that 94.9 KLTY is coming to a close on January 31st. We are so incredibly blessed to have had the honor to serve each of you in North Texas for the last 40 years,” read a message the station posted to Instagram on January 17.
While KLTY will be no more, 94.9 FM will continue broadcasting Christian music under the call letter KLOVE.
“You’ve listened since you were a kid and now your kids listen and in some cases, you’re grandkids now listen!” the post continued.
“Friday, January 31st will be 94.9 KLTY’s last day to broadcast in Dallas/Fort Worth. Beginning the following day, your favorite Christian music will continue on 94.9 as KLOVE. All of your favorite on-air friends, however, will not but that’s ok. We will miss you immensely and are excited for the next opportunity God has for each of us.”
The radio station’s special “Goodbye KLTY” event will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Compass Church, 2600 Hall Johnson Road in Colleyville. The broadcaster stated they also “have something very special planned for the airwaves” on their final day.
The closure comes amid the station’s recent change of ownership. The Educational Media Foundation (EMF) acquired the station, along with six others, from Salem Media Group in December. After trying to become a major player in the Christian radio landscape, Salem ultimately had to pivot and sell off some of its assets, like KLTY, to help cover long-term debt obligations.
“Wow! This is so unexpected! You have been a part of our daily lives for decades and a huge blessing to soo many! So sorry to hear this. God bless you all!” commented one user under KLTY’s departing post.