KBTX-TV

KBTX-TV
Semi-satellite of KWTX-TV, Waco, Texas
CityBryan, Texas
Channels
Branding
  • KBTX 3
  • CW 8 Aggieland (3.2)
Programming
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
KWTX-TV, KNCT
History
First air date
May 22, 1957 (1957-05-22)
Former channel numbers
Analog: 3 (VHF, 1957–2009)
  • CBS (1957–1977)
  • ABC (secondary 1957–1977, primary 1977–1983)
Call sign meaning
Bryan, Texas
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6669
ERP685 kW
HAAT506.2 m (1,661 ft)
Transmitter coordinates30°33′16.5″N 96°1′52.3″W / 30.554583°N 96.031194°W / 30.554583; -96.031194
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.kbtx.com
KNXG-LD
ATSC 3.0 station
Translator of KBTX-TV
  • College Station, Texas
Channels
Programming
Affiliations
  • 27.1: CBS
  • 27.2: The CW
  • 27.3: Telemundo
History
FoundedFebruary 25, 2010
First air date
March 14, 2014 (2014-03-14)
Former channel numbers
Digital: 49 (UHF, 2014–2018)
Silent (2018–2021)
Call sign meaning
Next Generation Television
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID182059
ClassLD
ERP15 kW
HAAT422.4 m (1,386 ft)
Transmitter coordinates30°33′16.5″N 96°1′52.3″W / 30.554583°N 96.031194°W / 30.554583; -96.031194
Links
Public license information
LMS

KBTX-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Bryan, Texas, United States, serving the Brazos Valley as an affiliate of CBS and The CW. Owned by Gray Media, the station maintains studios on East 29th Street in Bryan; its transmitter is located northwest of Anderson, Texas.

Although identifying as a separate station, KBTX-TV is considered a semi-satellite of KWTX-TV (channel 10) in Waco. KBTX-TV simulcasts all network and syndicated programming provided by its parent station but airs separate commercial inserts, legal identifications, local newscasts and Sunday morning religious programs; the station also has its own website. KBTX-TV serves the eastern half of the Waco–Temple–Bryan market while KWTX-TV serves the western portion. The two stations are counted as a single unit for ratings purposes. Although KBTX-TV maintains its own facilities, master control and some internal operations are based at KWTX-TV's studios on American Plaza in Waco.

KBTX-TV is sister to Belton-licensed CW affiliate KNCT (channel 46), which shares studios with KWTX-TV.

KBTX-TV also offers CW programming on its second digital subchannel. Prior to the September 2006 merger of The WB and UPN, KBTX-TV offered UPN programming on digital. Following the merger, CW Texas was launched as a joint effort between KBTX-TV and KWTX-TV. On August 8, 2012, CW Texas became CW8 Aggieland, which carries programming from The CW as well as a variety of local sports offerings and many syndicated shows.

KBTX-TV falls under the "KBTX Media" banner, which also includes CW8 Aggieland and KBTX.com.