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<DIV>For those who've expressed concern..the latest regarding today's
fire..</DIV>
<DIV>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<BR> February 4, 2006<BR> Contact:
Amy Wright – 207-0710<BR>
Andrew
Dickens – 426-3273 <BR> info@koop.org<BR>
<BR> Who: KOOP Radio 91.7
FM<BR> What: Second Fire Destroys
KOOP Facilities<BR> When: February 4th<BR> Where:
304 E. 5th St. – 3rd Floor<BR> Austin, TX
78701 <BR> Online at www.koop.org <BR>
Weekdays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.<BR>
Weekends: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.<BR> <BR><BR>
KOOP 91.7FM suffered another setback on the morning of February 4th
when a second fire swept through our facilities, forcing KOOP off the air again.
This second fire destroyed all of KOOP’s studio equipment.
KOOP had been damaged in a fire on January 6th, 2006 when a fire in a second
floor apartment caused considerable damage to the building and significant smoke
damage to KOOP’s equipment. <BR> The February 4th fire
started in a club located on the same block as KOOP. The fire spread from the
club to the building that houses KOOP, and then rapidly spread up to KOOP’s
studios and offices.<BR> <BR> KVRX is broadcasting for KOOP
throughout the weekend. KOOP will not be able to resume full operations until we
secure new equipment and a new location. KOOP is working on contingency plans to
return to the air with limited capabilities.<BR> <BR> Through
the efforts of our staff, volunteers, and listeners, KOOP had begun to recover
from the January 6th fire. This second event further strains KOOP’s already
exhausted volunteers, staff and limited resources. Nevertheless, KOOP is
determined to return to the airwaves to serve the community and fulfill its
mission.<BR> <BR> A mini membership drive, in partnership with
Charity Partners of Austin (www.charitypartnersofaustin.org), had been scheduled
for this weekend (February 4-5). Contributions may be made to KOOP’s website at
www.koop.org.<BR> <BR> KOOP faces a significant financial
challenge in the coming months. It anticipates paying at least double the amount
of rent it currently pays. Additionally, it will have to replace all studio
equipment and spend a significant amount to build out a new studio.
<BR> <BR> About 91.7 KOOP Radio:<BR> KOOP Radio provides
high quality, innovative and diverse programming with an emphasis on those
communities that are under-served or ignored by the mainstream media. KOOP is
Austin’s community-owned, community-operated public radio
station.<BR><BR><BR>Amy Wright <BR>Station Manager, KOOP Radio 91.7 FM<BR>PO Box
2116 <BR>Austin, Texas 78768-2116 <BR>512.472.1369
<BR>info@koop.org<BR><BR><BR>Anyway, that's how things stand for now...</DIV>
<DIV>Love, Taylor</DIV>
<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF"
PTSIZE="10">"QueerWaves"--Taylor Cage, host and producer<BR>A showcase for glbt
and just plain queer musicians and their music<BR>On Saturdays, 430pm to 6pm
Central Time<BR>91.7fm KOOP Austin TX<BR>Live Webcasts, Schedules, Playlists and
more<BR>@ <A
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1-888-915-5667(KOOP)<BR><BR>Please send promotional material to:<BR>Taylor
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