Summary: On February 6, 2022, radio station KFRO in Longview, Texas celebrated its 87th anniversary. On this occasion, KFRO began a new format for its listeners. Just before this new change going forward, Galaxy Nostalgia Network, and KFRO looked back to its past and its history as a voice for the people of East Texas. KFRO is the Galaxy Nostalgia Network's affiliated station in Longview, and for this look back, Gilbert "Smitty" Smith is joined by Scott Rice, owner and operator of KFRO. In the program, Scott shares with us the story of KFRO, it's years under the Curtis family, what it broadcast during radio's golden era, its years of difficulty, and finally his hopes for the station as it embarks on a new phase of its history. Galaxy Nostalgia Network salutes KFRO as it passes this milestone and inaugurates a new format. A most interesting look at hometown radio from the early days to today. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.
