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KRTU music director says farewell, for now…

The familiar voice of Trinity’s jazz enthusiast Kory Cook is stepping back from KRTU

Al Stubblefield, Arts Reporter • October 3, 2024

After 14 years working with KRTU, Kory Cook, music director and chief announcer, has resigned, leaving a massive legacy on the radio station and the people he’s worked with. If you’ve ever listened...

25th-anniversary celebration: KRTU’s Music for Listeners features indie bands

Three Texas-based bands commemorate ‘Music for Listeners’ impact on local music scene

Evelyn Ragsdale, Arts Reporter • September 13, 2024

Mark your calendars because KRTU is hosting a free live music event tomorrow, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. in Trinity’s Laurie Auditorium. The event, open to the public, features three Texas-based indie bands...

Put on your dancing shoes: KRTU Fest presents indie rock

Trinity’s radio station hosts the second annual music festival featuring local indie bands

Eve Slemp, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2024

Flashing lights, kicking cowboy boots and rowdy crowd chants — KRTU Fest, hosted by Trinity University’s radio station, KRTU, gave local San Antonio indie bands a stage to perform a medley of songs...

Community-supported, community-centered

KRTU concludes this semester’s membership drive, prioritizing community building

Aubrey Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • October 6, 2023

Trinity’s radio station, KRTU FM 91.7, provides on-air programming to Trinity and the larger San Antonio community, but it’s much more than just a channel on the radio. KRTU hosts events both on Trinity’s...

New on-campus music festival coming this April

Prassel lawn to host the inaugural KRTUfest featuring local, Trinity-connected bands

Parker Parent, Arts & Entertainment Reporter • March 23, 2023

Trinity is welcoming a brand new campus tradition this year with KRTUfest, an on-campus music festival. The event will include live music from four local bands with Trinity connections, a food truck and...

KRTU Indie Overnight showcase highlights three local bands

Trinity’s independent radio station hosts showcase at local bar

Ashley Allen, Arts reporter • April 14, 2022

Sauntering through thick wafts of cigarette smoke in the parking lot on the late evening of April 2, I made my way through the doors of The Lighthouse Neighborhood Lounge near Woodlawn Lake. As this was...

The curated sound of KRTU

Students gain on-air experience while exploring new music

Ashley Allen, Arts Columnist • October 28, 2021

KRTU is the independent radio station owned by Trinity University which plays jazz music from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and indie rock music from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day on channel FM 91.7. The station has...