KTTZ 89.1 "Texas Tech Public Media" Lubbock, TX 🇺🇸

KTTZ 89.1 FM, licensed to Texas Tech University, operates as a key component of Texas Tech Public Media, providing both radio and television broadcasting services to Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains region of Texas. As a public radio station, KTTZ primarily broadcasts News/Talk and Classical Music formats, drawing programming from National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI), and American Public Media (APM). KTTZ's programming lineup includes NPR's flagship programs such as *Morning Edition*, *All Things Considered*, *Weekend Edition Saturday*, and *Weekend Edition Sunday*, delivering in-depth news coverage and analysis. Further enriching its news offerings are programs like *Fresh Air*, *Here & Now*, *1A*, *The World*, and *Marketplace*. Alongside national programming, KTTZ produces local news segments focusing on issues relevant to the Lubbock and South Plains community. Classical music programming is broadcast during specific blocks of time, providing a wide range of classical compositions. As a part of Texas Tech Public Media, KTTZ shares resources with KTTZ-TV, the PBS affiliate for Lubbock, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding service offerings. Texas Tech Public Media emphasizes an educational mission, offering students opportunities to gain broadcasting and journalism experience. KTTZ is funded through listener support, corporate sponsorships, Texas Tech University support, grants, and funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).