KCSA-LP 97.1 FM, San Angelo’s Community Radio Station, has a past, present, and future that is unique among the stations that call San Angelo home.
Rick and Kathie Whitworth launched the station in December 2002, playing Christmas music for the Concho Christmas Celebration Holiday Tour of Lights.
Every night, the sounds of the holidays would echo through the radios of cars wanting to hear Bing Crosby, Burl Ives, and others as they sang the carols and songs that brought joy to both children and the young at heart.
The following year, KCSA went on the air full-time, playing hits from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,and 70s, along with old-time radio shows. These included Jack Benny, The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, Fibber McGee and Molly, and others.
Rick Whitworth passed away in 2019, and the group allowed Kathie to take over.
Today, Kathie, along with other volunteers, run the station, playing more modern hits - still oldies, but from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, and rely on underwriters and local donors to fund the station’s operations.
For Kathie and the gang, it’s all worth it as they spread the joy of the holidays and beyond to the listeners of San Angelo, all of whom enjoy the family-friendly music.
