KYLE-TV

KYLE-TV is a full-power television station licensed to Bryan, Texas, and serving viewers in the Brazos Valley and the wider Waco–Temple–Bryan market. The station broadcasts on UHF channel 28 and operates as part of Nexstar Media Group's Central Texas station portfolio. Its facilities are split between shared studios on Woodway Drive in Woodway, a suburb of Waco, and a secondary Bryan studio on Broadmoor Drive. The station's transmitter is located near Farm to Market Road 2818 on the western outskirts of Bryan. KYLE-TV began broadcasting on October 31, 1994, under the ownership of the Silent Minority Group. It initially operated as an independent station, but joined The WB when that network launched in January 1995. The early business was difficult: the station reportedly lost money each month during its initial operation and was placed on the market later in 1995. In 1996, Communications Corporation of America acquired KYLE after receiving a satellite waiver from the Federal Communications Commission. ComCorp already owned KWKT-TV, a Fox affiliate licensed to Waco, but KWKT's signal had difficulty reaching parts of Central Texas because of terrain and UHF reception limitations. KYLE therefore became a satellite of KWKT and extended the Fox service into the eastern part of the market, particularly around Bryan and College Station. Programming arrangements changed over time as KYLE and KWKT carried various secondary network services, including WB programming and its children's blocks. Following the launch of MyNetworkTV in September 2006, KYLE carried that service as a secondary affiliation during late-evening hours. The station later underwent a more substantial restructuring after Nexstar acquired ComCorp's stations. Nexstar announced in 2015 that KYLE would become a separate MyNetworkTV affiliate, while KWKT would remain the market's primary Fox station. The change took effect on July 1, 2015, when KYLE adopted the on-air identity “Y28” and added its own syndicated programming outside MyNetworkTV's scheduled hours. KWKT also began simulcasting KYLE on a digital subchannel so that KYLE programming could reach the full Waco–Temple–Bryan market, while KYLE simulcasts KWKT on another subchannel. KYLE-TV's programming identity has consequently evolved from an independent outlet to a WB affiliate, a satellite and secondary Fox-market service, and finally a separately programmed MyNetworkTV station with an independent-style schedule outside network hours. The station currently remains part of Nexstar's regional broadcast operations and is primarily programmed as an independent station while maintaining a secondary MyNetworkTV affiliation, according to the referenced station description.

KYLE-TV signed on October 31, 1994, as an independent station licensed to Bryan, Texas. It was established by the Silent Minority Group and joined The WB when that network launched in January 1995. The station struggled financially during its first period of operation and was offered for sale later that year. In 1996, Lafayette, Louisiana-based Communications Corporation of America purchased KYLE after obtaining an FCC satellite waiver. ComCorp also owned KWKT-TV, a Fox affiliate licensed to Waco. Because KWKT's UHF signal did not adequately cover the eastern portion of the Central Texas market, KYLE was used as a satellite station serving the Bryan and College Station area. KYLE consequently became part of a two-station Fox service, with KWKT focused on the western portion of the market and KYLE extending coverage eastward. Earlier channel 28 facilities had included a translator in College Station carrying KWKT programming. The station's network affiliations and secondary programming changed several times. Fox children's programming, including Fox Kids and later Fox Box and 4KidsTV, was carried during the relevant periods. WB programming returned as a secondary service in July 2002 after it had moved among other stations in the market. KYLE and KWKT carried WB prime-time programming on a delayed late-night schedule while continuing to air Fox programming in its normal evening pattern. The stations also carried Kids' WB, initially in a delayed Sunday-morning slot and later through related replacement programming. MyNetworkTV launched in September 2006 as a programming service aimed in part at stations left without a primary affiliation after the creation of The CW. KYLE carried MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation from 2006. This arrangement continued until Nexstar reorganized the station's role in the market. In April 2013, ComCorp announced the sale of its stations to Nexstar Broadcasting Group. The proposed transaction included KYLE-TV, KWKT-TV, and related local marketing arrangements. FCC policy concerns regarding shared agreements delayed regulatory approval for approximately 20 months. The transaction was ultimately completed on January 1, 2015, making KYLE part of Nexstar's Central Texas station group. On May 7, 2015, Nexstar announced that KYLE would become a separately programmed MyNetworkTV affiliate. The change took effect on July 1, 2015. KYLE adopted the “Y28” brand, gained its own syndicated programming schedule outside MyNetworkTV hours, and ceased functioning merely as a satellite of KWKT for its primary programming identity. KWKT remained the area's Fox affiliate and began carrying KYLE programming on a digital subchannel. KYLE likewise carried KWKT programming on another subchannel, allowing the two stations to extend each other's reach across the market. KYLE-TV completed the United States full-power analog-to-digital transition on June 12, 2009. Its digital signal moved from pre-transition UHF channel 29 to UHF channel 28 for post-transition operation. The station continues to serve Central Texas from shared Nexstar facilities in Woodway, a secondary Bryan studio, and transmitter facilities west of Bryan.

• 2015

  Nexstar ownership and independent programming structure begin

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Nexstar completes its acquisition of ComCorp's stations and later makes KYLE a separately programmed MyNetworkTV affiliate under the Y28 identity.

• 2009

  Analog broadcast ends

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  The station shuts down its analog signal and continues with digital broadcasting on channel 28.

• 2006

  MyNetworkTV programming begins

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  KYLE starts carrying MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation after the service launches.

• 2002

  WB programming returns as a secondary service

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  KYLE and KWKT resume carrying WB programming on a secondary, delayed basis.

• 1996

  KYLE becomes part of ComCorp's KWKT service

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  Communications Corporation of America acquires KYLE, which becomes a satellite of Fox affiliate KWKT-TV to improve service to eastern Central Texas.

• 1995

  Station joins The WB

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  KYLE becomes affiliated with The WB when the network launches, after initially operating independently.

• 1994

  KYLE-TV begins broadcasting

  [1]KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org

  KYLE-TV signs on October 31 as an independent station licensed to Bryan, Texas.

A regional broadcast television station extending entertainment and network programming into the Bryan, College Station, Brazos Valley, and broader Waco–Temple–Bryan markets. Its current identity combines independent-style scheduling with a secondary MyNetworkTV affiliation and shared Nexstar infrastructure.

• Broadcast television station · 1994

  KYLE-TV channel 28

  KYLE-TV's primary full-power digital television service is licensed to Bryan, Texas, and serves the Brazos Valley and the Waco–Temple–Bryan market. The service combines locally scheduled station programming, syndicated shows, and network content.

• On-air station brand · 2015

  Y28

  Y28 was introduced in 2015 when Nexstar repositioned KYLE as a separately programmed station. The identity accompanied the station's MyNetworkTV affiliation and its syndicated programming schedule outside the network's broadcast hours.

• Digital television · 2015

  Digital subchannel services

  KYLE's digital multiplex supports reciprocal coverage arrangements with sister station KWKT-TV. KWKT programming is carried on a KYLE subchannel, while KYLE programming is carried on a KWKT subchannel, helping both services reach more of the regional market.

• 2015

  KYLE becomes a separately programmed MyNetworkTV affiliateStrategy

  Background

  Nexstar reorganized the relationship between KYLE-TV and KWKT-TV after acquiring the stations from ComCorp.

  Action taken

  Beginning July 1, KYLE received its own syndicated programming inventory, adopted the Y28 identity, and carried MyNetworkTV as its principal network service. KWKT remained the market's Fox affiliate and simulcast KYLE on a digital subchannel.

  Aftermath

  KYLE shifted from a satellite-style role toward a distinct station brand while the two Nexstar stations retained reciprocal digital-subchannel coverage.

  Source

• 2013

  Sale of ComCorp stations to NexstarM&A

  Background

  Communications Corporation of America sought to sell its television stations, including KYLE-TV, to Nexstar Broadcasting Group.

  Action taken

  The parties announced a proposed acquisition valued at $270 million. FCC review delayed completion because of concerns involving station-sharing arrangements.

  Aftermath

  Nexstar completed the acquisition on January 1, 2015, bringing KYLE into its Central Texas station group.

  announced transaction value. $270 million (2013 announced transaction)

  Source

• 2009

  Digital television transitionOther

  Background

  Federal regulation required full-power United States television stations to end analog broadcasting.

  Action taken

  KYLE discontinued its analog channel 28 signal on June 12 and moved its post-transition digital operation to UHF channel 28.

  Aftermath

  KYLE continued as a digital-only over-the-air television service.

  Source

• 1996

  Use KYLE as a satellite of KWKT-TVStrategy

  Background

  KWKT-TV's UHF signal had difficulty reaching parts of Central Texas, while KYLE's Bryan license and facilities could improve coverage in the eastern portion of the market.

  Action taken

  After ComCorp acquired KYLE, the station was used as a satellite of KWKT and carried the Fox affiliate's programming.

  Aftermath

  KYLE extended KWKT's effective reach toward Bryan, College Station, and the eastern part of the Waco–Temple–Bryan market.

  Source

1. 1KYLE-TVen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Centex Proud official websitecentexproud.com