Channel Surfing

TV Eye

"...good because that weekend I noticed some of my channels had changed...."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Fox and CBS Pull the Switcheroo Musical Affiliates

KEYE Channel 42

"...viewers for the 5pm news will be trickier, so Channel 42 will present stories in rapid-fire sucessesion with co-anchors..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

Fox Faux Pas

Staffing Changes and Low Morale at Fox-7 News

"...when one observes the changes currently occurring at KTBC-TV (Channel 7), Austin's Fox affiliate, also known as "Fox-7." Readers..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Snowjob

Was It Sleet or Chicken Little That Fell From the Sky?

"...the first to follow this formula for success was Channel 7, quickly interrupting normal programming for extended weather-related coverage...."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Column

On Death & Dying

Did TV Coverage Trivialize Barbara Jordan?

"...According to Channel 7's Rochan, Jordan "never shied from expressing her thoughts..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column

What Elections?

TV News: Killing Bambi Gets the Spotlight

"...into the venerable time of weather and sports. K-EYE (Channel 42) and KXAN (Ch. 36) even allowed election coverage..."

May 9, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Perry, White Tied

Echoes of Jan Brewer as gov dodges debate and press

"...the new numbers have them in a virtual tie, 42% to 42% with a 4%+/- margin of error. No..."

Sept. 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Deep Six

"...1. No sweat. A February 7 Channel 42 "in-depth report" examined the effect of stress on..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Column

Media Watch: Animal Stories and Snacking Trends

If you think TV news is quite dumb enough – you have no idea

"...will begin airing Telemundo's Spanish-language programming on its digital channel, 42.2, including two local Spanish-language newscasts anchored by Fred..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Lifting the Curse at KEYE?

Can big bucks and big names return the CBS affiliate to the land of the ratings living?

"...When it first became a CBS affiliate, KEYE (Channel 42 on the traditional broadcast dial) launched a newscast..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Part of Our Day

When discussing the Golden Age of Television, we usually speak in terms of the national networks, but there's another chapter to the tale. Belinda Acosta looks at some of the pioneers of Austin television.

"...He began his long career in 1965 at channel 42 (KHFI at the time) and later moved to..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

A Hunger for Hard News

Murray on 60 Minutes

"...Locally, 60 Minutes airs on K-EYE (channel 42, cable channel 5)...."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

RTX: Lloyd Kaufman Can't Stop

The true king of the indies drops by Rooster Teeth's fest

"...are independent filmmakers, and then there's Lloyd Kaufman. After 42 years as the mad magician behind Troma Entertainment and..."

July 5, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Rockin' 10/4/10

ACL Music Fest 2010 picks on FOX 7 this morning

"...truly today at 4pm on local CBS affiliate KEYE-TV, Channel 42...."

Oct. 4, 2010 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Tony Awards

Local song-and-dance wunderkind David Bologna is up for a top stage honor

"...will be broadcast Sunday, June 7, 7pm, on KEYE, Channel 42. KidsActing, where David studied, will host a Tony-watching..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

The Blanton unloads some prints, 'Keepin' It Weird' gets the eye from CBS, and Zach's Little Elf ain't so little anymore

"...Sunday, Nov. 6, between 8am and 9:30am, on KEYE, Channel 42. For more information, visit www.zachscott.com or www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Gimmicks Rule the KEYE-TV Newsroom

Austin's ratings doormat rolls out broadcast-news 'innovations'

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Lucrative Gab

ichat Entrepreneur Andrew Busey

"...by local network K-EYE boasting opportunities for audiences with channel 42 anchors and other guest speakers. In development is..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Screens Feature

An Easy Read

NPrint Brings Books to TV

"...those with the shortest of attention spans from surfing channels for a few seconds...."

Sept. 27, 1996 Screens Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Progressive Populist

For Bleeding Hearts Everywhere...

"...Colorful Commentary While the silly and error-prone Channel 42 news team seems undeterred in its mission to..."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Column

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...Austin-based musician Allie, one half of the popular Twitch channel a_couple_streams, suggests her five years of full-time streaming may..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

City Hall Hustle: Look Who's (Not) Talking

City Council considers limits on citizen communications

"...politics, Jennifer Gale. For years, City Council regulars or channel surfers flipping past Channel 6 could count on a..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...a lure to potential new ones. The 24-hour news channel bears some resemblance to CNN's Headline News channel, with..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Doing the Twister

Tornado Coverage Courageous, Runoffs Ignored

"...the mixed blessings of the storm -- KEYE (Ch. 42) was knocked off the air for a good part..."

June 13, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

TV Eye turns off the TV and turns on the Internet

"...Earlier this month, KEYE-TV began broadcasting its secondary channel, Retro Television Network, at 42-2 over the air (cable..."

June 20, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Cedar Park, Over Ice

Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."

"...it would have gone to the polls anyway. The 42-acre site is being "donated" by Northwest Corridor land baron..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TV Eye

I'm not an expert on American Idol, but I play one on TV

"...Cantú and Judy Maggio as part of the KEYE 42 (CBS) news team. Oliveira is a familiar face to..."

May 13, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Just before I threw out her TV (or at least thought about it), I looked back at television in 2004

"...Democracy Now! (cable access Channel 16): News and information from the esteemed Amy Goodman...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...Dickson's letter to the editor ["Postmarks," Vol. 18, No. 42] introduces a fresh dimension to the endless debate of..."

July 2, 1999 Column

Record Reviews

Abbey Lincoln

"...cured by age like an antique mahogany armoire -- channel Wholly Mother Earth herself. Vibes vet Bobby Hutcherson sets..."

April 2, 1999 Music Review

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