KLAQ
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KLAQ known as "The Q 95.5", is an active rock
radio station
based in El Paso, Texas
. The station is under ownership of Townsquare Media.
KLAQ began operations in 1978, replacing El Paso's previous rock station, KPAS 94FM (93.9), which changed formats in late-1981. KPAS changed due to mismanagement.
KLAQ is the fifth largest radio station in El Paso audience wise, according to Arbitron Fall 2008 ratings. The station is generally known as a promoter and catalyst of the largest events and entertainment in El Paso. The station is home to Buzz Adams.
Active rock
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radio station
Radio station
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based in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
. The station is under ownership of Townsquare Media.
KLAQ began operations in 1978, replacing El Paso's previous rock station, KPAS 94FM (93.9), which changed formats in late-1981. KPAS changed due to mismanagement.
KLAQ is the fifth largest radio station in El Paso audience wise, according to Arbitron Fall 2008 ratings. The station is generally known as a promoter and catalyst of the largest events and entertainment in El Paso. The station is home to Buzz Adams.