550 KTSA

550 KTSA San Antonio's source for national, international, and local news. Also the home of Texas A&M Football The radio station began as WCAR, founded by John C. R.

KTSA (550 AM) is a News-Talk formatted radio station in San Antonio, Texas. Rodriguez of the Alamo Radio & Electric Company in September, 1922. WCAR was the second radio station in San Antonio, taking the airwaves shortly after WJAE which only lasted a few months. For a time the Express News Corporation owned the station. In the 1950s rock and roll radio Pioneer Gordon McLendon bought KTSA and mad

e it one of the first Top 40 stations in America. KTSA became an overnight sensation because of the music and outrageous for the time promotions including a "Flagpole" sitter in the O. Mitchell Dodge Used Car lot on Broadway, and the KTSA Easter Egg Hunt which swamped San Pedro Park with thousands of listeners searching for a $1000 KTSA Golden Egg. McLendon sold KTSA in the 1960s but the station remained one of San Antonio's most listened-to stations until the advent of FM stereo radio. KTSA was a Top 40 format "55-KTSA" until Fall 1986 when it changed to News/Talk format that it is today. Current Lineup:

KTSA Morning News w/ Trey Ware -- 5a-7a
Ware and Rima -- 7a-9a
Sean Rima -- 9a-11a
Markley, van Camp and Robbins -- 11a-1p
Dave Ramsey -- 1p-4p
Jack Riccardi -- 4p-7p
Lars Larson -- 7p-10p
Dana Loesch -- 10p-1a
Red Eye Radio -- 1a-5a

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Join us for the Spring Golf Classic, presented by Flight by Yuengling, on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Golf Club of Te...
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Join us for the Spring Golf Classic, presented by Flight by Yuengling, on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Golf Club of Texas. This exciting tournament benefits the Pan American Golf Association (PAGA).

Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM
Format: 4-Person Scramble
Individual Entry: $120
Team Entry (4 Players): $400

Whether you're playing solo or with a team, this is your chance to enjoy a great day of golf while giving back to a worthy cause.

Spots are limited to 144 players (36 teams), so register now to secure your spot.

Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Play in the SA Sports Star Spring 2025 Golf Classic on April 14th at The Golf Club of Texas for $120/player or $400/team for a 4-person scramble.

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Is this imbalanced?
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Trey Ware is celebrating 50 years on the air in San Antonio and Dave Ramsey dropped a note while on vacation. Congratulations Trey!

Thank you to the volunteers that came out to wrap presents at “Wrappin with Jack” presented by Quarter Moon Plumbing & AC to support Family Service. Also a special thanks to our drop off sponsors George Salinas Injury Lawyers, Institute for Functional Health, and Copenhagen Contemporary Furniture. The gift of your time helps to make a difference for families in our San Antonio community.

Thank you to everyone who entered to win our Pay It Forward contest! Our lucky $1,000 winner Brailey Malone is paying it forward to help shelter dogs, one of her favorite causes to support 🐶🎁 Stay tuned for more contests and ways to give back! We have some exciting giveaways coming in 2025 😄

Last Chance 🎁 Head to our website to enter to win! We want to give you & a friend or charity of your choosing 1K each - just in time for the holidays 😄 Don't miss out!⭐

Wrappin with Jack 2024
Wrappin with Jack 2024

Live from Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Come join us till 8pm. Wrappin with Jack 2024 presented by Quarter Moon Plumbing & AC

Wrappin with Jack is back at Six Flags Fiesta Texas! Tuesday, December 10th from 6pm till 8pm. It's FREE! We will see you there.

Thank you San Antonio! Over $160,000 raised today for the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner! Thank you, Thank you!!

Sean Rima loves The TubaMeisters! Call in to make your donation to the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner (210) 654-5151 and maybe Sean will do a dance for you.
Sean Rima loves The TubaMeisters! Call in to make your donation to the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner (210) 654-5151 and maybe Sean will do a dance for you.

Sean Rima loves The TubaMeisters! Call in to make your donation to the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner (210) 654-5151 and maybe Sean will do a dance for you.

Rick Rice Band
Rick Rice Band

Make your donation to the Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner at (210) 654-5151. Thank you to the Rick Rice-Band!

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