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KKXT (91.7 FM) is a listener-supported public radio station, licensed to Dallas, Texas and broadcasting to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. It has a Triple A (adult album alternative) music format with a mix of acoustic, alt-country, indie rock, alternative and world music. It is owned by North Texas Public Broadcasting, which also owns KERA (FM), an NPR news and information network affiliate, and KERA-TV, a PBS affiliate. For branding purposes, KKXT often omits the first "K" in its call sign.

KKXT has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 19,290 watts. Its signal is limited in that most DFW area FM stations run at 100,000 watts. KKXT broadcasts from a tall tower at 571.7 meters (1,876 feet) in height above average terrain (HAAT), the same used by its sister station KERA, which helps improve coverage in the surrounding suburbs of Dallas and Fort Worth. The transmitter is off Tindle Street in Cedar Hill.

KXT's program director is Benji McPhail along with air personalities Jackson Wisdorf, Eric Bright, Nilufer Arsala, Jeff Penfield, La Bell, Lesley James and Paul Slavens.

Former hosts include: Brad Dolbeer, Gini Moscorro, Dave Emmert, Allen Roberts, and Mo Barrow.

The station hosts and promotes local musical events including KXT Sun Sets and KXT 91.7 Present concerts. It brings local and national artists to its studios for KXT's Live Sessions and contributes video content from the sessions to VuHaus, a non-profit digital music video service that introduces emerging and established artists to new audiences.

In-studio performances have featured Chrissie Hynde, Violent Femmes, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Pete Yorn, Sondre Lerche, Guy Clark and Rogue Wave. These sessions have been archived at kxt.org.

KXT airs World Cafe, a radio show from WXPN Philadelphia, hosted and produced by Talia Schlanger and syndicated by NPR, heard weeknights with an overnight encore. The station also airs eTown, American Routes and The Latin Alternative.

Local Dallas-Fort Worth area musician Paul Slavens hosts the award-winning Paul Slavens Show that airs Sunday nights on KXT. The show features a diverse and eclectic playlist created from audience suggestions.

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