[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
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                  HONORING 1440 KEYS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, today, I wish to honor the 75th anniversary 
of Corpus Christi's home of talk radio, 1440 KEYS.
  On August 14, 1947, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
approved KEYS to move from the 1490 frequency it was originally 
granted, to its new frequency at 1440.
  With this change, KEYS also increased its power from 250 watts to 500 
watts, improving its reach and beginning to increase its influence in 
the community.
  For now over 75 years, KEYS has remained on air at 1440 AM, serving 
the public throughout wars, hurricanes, and natural disasters.
  KEYS was founded primarily as a music and entertainment station but 
has evolved to become a key voice in the Coastal Bend community with 
its talk radio programming.
  A leading voice heard all throughout the region is none other than 
Corpus Christi's very own, Bob Jones.
  For over 25 of those 75 years, the Bob Jones Show has provided an 
engaging, informative, and entertaining platform for South Texans to 
discuss different topics and news of the day.
  1440 KEYS became a legacy station depended on by the community for 
local, state, national and international news and information.
  In addition, KEYS has not only increased its power to 1000 watts, but 
it can now be heard on FM broadcasting at 98.7.
  1440 KEYS has become a pillar of the South Texas region, and it is a 
privilege to honor their service to their community for the past 75 
years.

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