XEFE-TV
Encyclopedia
XEFE is the television call sign for the Televisa local television station
in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
. The channel can also be seen in the Laredo, Texas
market. In addition to local news and programming, XEFE also airs a selection of programming from Televisa's FOROtv
, Canal 5
and Galavisión
networks. XEFE slogan is Tu Canal Familiar (Your Family Channel). XEFE is the only full-power station in the Laredo – Nuevo Laredo area not to broadcast digitally.
which first went on the air in January 7, 1956.
Television station
A television station is a business, organisation or other such as an amateur television operator that transmits content over terrestrial television. A television transmission can be by analog television signals or, more recently, by digital television. Broadcast television systems standards are...
in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The channel can also be seen in the Laredo, Texas
Laredo, Texas
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, located on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 236,091 making it the 3rd largest on the United States-Mexican border,...
market. In addition to local news and programming, XEFE also airs a selection of programming from Televisa's FOROtv
FOROtv
FOROtv is a broadcast television network owned by Televisa, with part-time Televisa Regional affiliate stations all over Mexico. Some of the programs of FOROtv can be seen in the United States on Galavisión. FOROtv is available on various Mexican cable television companies and SKY Mexico satellite...
, Canal 5
Canal 5 (Televisa Network)
Canal 5 is a television network owned by Televisa, broadcasting from Mexico City and originating from its flagship station, XHGC-TV. Most programming on this station is intended for children and young people, while at night usually features foreign drama and action series, as well a movies...
and Galavisión
Galavisión (Mexico)
Galavisión is a Mexican television network owned by Televisa. Originating at XEQ-TV in Mexico City, the network is distributed throughout Mexico through affiliates. "Galavisión" should not be confused with Univision's cable TV network of the same name in the United States.-History:Galavisión was...
networks. XEFE slogan is Tu Canal Familiar (Your Family Channel). XEFE is the only full-power station in the Laredo – Nuevo Laredo area not to broadcast digitally.
History
XEFE first went on the air on October 1, 1962 making it the first television station in Nuevo Laredo and second in the Laredo – Nuevo Laredo area after KGNSKGNS-TV
KGNS-TV is the NBC television affiliate for Laredo, Texas as well as surrounding areas in both Texas and Mexico. The station is owned by SagamoreHill Broadcasting. KGNS also operates digital subchannels offering Telemundo and KTXW , both also available on Time Warner Cable channels 25 and 19,...
which first went on the air in January 7, 1956.