Texas Standard Radio Live from McDonald Observatory
Event starts on this day
Dec
12
2025
Event starts on this day
Dec
12
2025
Texas Standard radio, the national daily news show of Texas, will celebrate 10 years on air and online by hitting the road. The program is broadcasting live from McDonald Observatory and other iconic locations across the Lone Star state.
Description
Tune in to learn about:
- Insider tips on how to plan your visit
- The Geminid meteor shower, peaking the night of Dec 13-14
- How the Observatory protects its night sky from light pollution
- Groundbreaking research underway
- StarDate radio and its iconic host, Billy Henry
How to Listen on Friday, Dec 12
Most, but not all, public radio stations broadcast Texas Standard from 10-11 a.m. CT. Major stations are listed below. Visit Texas Standard’s website for a list of all stations and times.
| Community | Station | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | KUT 90.5 | Weekdays 10 a.m. |
| Dallas/Fort Worth | KERA 90.1 | Weekdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. |
| El Paso | KTEP 88.5 | Weekdays 9 a.m. MT |
| Houston | KUHF 88.7 | Weekdays 10 a.m. |
| Lubbock | KTTZ 89.1 | Weekdays 11 a.m. |
| San Antonio | KSTX 89.1 | Weekdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. |
If Texas Standard doesn’t broadcast in your area, you can listen live through one of the stations linked above. You can also catch the McDonald Observatory special program afterwards on the Texas Standard’s recent broadcasts webpage.