After visiting Texas many times, Louisiana native Darren Gauthier has finally crossed over the Sabine Pass into the Lone Star State as the new Operations Manager for Townsquare Media’s five stations in Central Texas. Originally from New Orleans, Darren grew up in nearby Baton Rouge and is a proud alum of LSU. Darren got his start at the campus radio station KLSU, rising to the role of station manager before being lured to work in the exciting world of New Orleans rock radio. Darren returned to Baton Rouge in 2001 rising to the top of the programming food chain while holding down a six-day airshift for a decade. One of the stations he oversaw was twice-nominated for the prestigious Marconi award - radio’s version of the Oscar® - in 2012 and again in 2015. Seeking new challenges and a change of scene, Darren Gauthier was recruited by K-101.7 and the sister stations to bring a personal touch and a renewed sense of community focus to the stations in Killeen and Temple.
Darren Gauthier
Did You Hear The Sirens Sunday Morning? Nothing to Worry About
As anyone who listens to my weekday show knows, I am a bit of an early riser. I try to keep that same schedule up during the weekend even if I take power naps during the day because I also like to go out and have fun on days when I don't work...
Free Lunch Friday Feeds Function
Congrats to the folks at Temple ISD! They won free lunch from Alvarez BBQ and got a little taste of his catering expertise. We want to visit you this week!
Friday Furry Friend Yelps for Joy!
I've been doing this Friday feature for almost two years now and usually our visiting dogs are totally inaudible. Completely silent. Sure, some of them have shown our photographers a whole lotta love and seventh even jumped on the counter next to the microphone...
Texas Police Department Gets Into Fun ‘n Games in an Irreverent Way
The job our cops do is sometimes a dirty one, sometimes dangerous, and most of the time deadly serious. Often times, police officers must put on a brave face. It's understandable if sometimes it seems like they don't have a sense of humor or much time for frivolity...
Texas Man Loses Bet, is Taped to Street Sign
For all sorts of reasons, this is NOT a smart idea!
Reason #1: We now know the name of the guy who was duct-taped to the sign. It's possible to find this guy online and taunt him for his stupidity.
I could go on, but the video speaks for itself...
Coming in April, a New Way to Win Big
Join me on K101.7 Monday morning at 7:20 when we will give you the first details of the new way to win big during the month of April. That's about all I can tell you right now about it except that I truly feel you're going to be relieved at how much easier it is for you to get involved with the big money contest...
Elderly Man in Golf Cart Killed Crossing Highway East of Temple
An elderly man who used a golf cart to get around was killed Saturday when he drove his cart onto SH 53 and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
According to State Troopers, it happened ten miles east of Temple in the area known as Zabcikville...
Belton ISD OKs Property Purchase for New Schools
At a recent meeting, Belton ISD's school board unanimously approved purchasing over a hundred acres for use in building planned new schools in the bustling area of Bell County.
The board had been eyeing 109 acres near Loop 121 and Shanklin Road in Belton...
K-101.7 Announces Temple High Football Coverage Returning for 2017 Season
After what started as a rebuilding year turned into a season with a finale in the State Championship game, it seemed like a no-brainer. Now, we're happy to make it official.
Temple Wildcat Football will return to KLTD-FM, K-101.7 with complete coverage of all games home and away...
Chip & Joanna Expanding Empire into Spin-off Series + Product Line
Waco's TV power couple seem to be unstoppable these days.
Tuesday night is the season finale of Chip and Joanna Gaines' regular series, Fixer Upper, at 8:00 PM CT. That same evening, HGTV unveils a sneak preview of their new series, Behind the Design...