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Texas Stations Raise Over $200,000 for Victims of Severe Weather


Topic: Disaster Relief and Recovery
Posted on 4/30/2017

Alpha Media East Texas partnered with TEGNA’s KYTX-TV and the “Tyler Morning Telegraph” to raise $211,660 for victims of severe storms that ravaged the area in late April. The “Texas Cares” initiative ensured every dollar collected went directly to the local Salvation Army. Alpha Media East Texas Market Manager Cary Camp commented, “We would like to thank all of our listeners who made this disaster relief fund drive a success. Helping those in need in our community is what radio is all about.”



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