Audacy Outlets Provide Lifeline During Texas Flooding Crisis

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 10:33am CT

Texas Floods

As catastrophic flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, Audacy's KRLD-AM (NewsRadio 1080) in Dallas and KJCE-AM (Talk Radio 1370) in Austin played a critical role in keeping local communities informed and connected.

Christopher Fox, a reporter for both NewsRadio 1080 and the Texas State Networks, has been on the ground between Kerrville and Centerpoint -- areas among the hardest hit -- delivering consistent updates and field reports. His coverage has reached listeners not just across Texas via hourly newscasts on more than 100 affiliates in 86 markets, but also nationally through Audacy stations and CBS News affiliates.

"NewsRadio 1080 has been a critical lifeline for Texans," said Drew Anderssen, News/Talk Format Vice President and Brand Manager at KRLD-AM. "Our commitment to timely and essential news, weather, and traffic information never wavered during the early hours of this tragedy and the holiday weekend. We remain dedicated to providing compassionate and impactful coverage moving forward."

In Austin, Talk Radio 1370 has supplemented emergency reporting with live press conferences, weather alerts, and a centralized online hub offering resources for those affected. The station also launched a webpage to help listeners support first responders and flood victims directly.

Additionally, Talk Radio 1370 is supplying breaking news updates to Audacy's FM music stations in Austin to extend the reach of crucial information.

Across Texas, Audacy stations are uniting in support of flood recovery efforts by partnering with The Salvation Army to raise funds for impacted communities.

The flooding, described as a once-in-a-century event, has left widespread damage and prompted continued emergency response across the region. Audacy's stations remain an essential part of that response, reinforcing the critical role of local radio in times of crisis.