The Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s 2025 Class will be inducted on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX. The “City of Stars” is rolling out the red carpet for us to make your weekend stay enjoyable and affordable. Venues and attractions are opening exclusively for our guests and a variety of “pick-and-choose-pay-as-you-go” entertainment and hospitality options are available. And, if you’ve never experienced the Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications - a Smithsonian-caliber Museum that hosts our annual event - you’re in for a real treat!
- Each 2025 Inductee will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the event for use by the inductee and one guest. Two copies of the printed program will also be provided. These items have already been reserved for you. Just let us know you’re coming and to whom you wish to “award” your “extra” ticket.
- While they last, tickets may be purchased at $25 each here (plus a processing fee per ticket). We are expecting a full house and an early sell out of tickets, so please complete your ticket purchases as soon as possible!
- Seating at the TRHOF event will be theatre-style for 200 guests. Our individual inductees will be seated together in a special section, adjacent to, and in clear view of, the auditorium guests.
- No meal OR alcoholic beverages will be served during the Induction ceremony, and the room setup does not include tables. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the presentation. PLEASE advise your guests to plan dining options before or after the TRHOF events on November 1st.
- Regarding pre-show dining, guests registered at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites may enjoy the free breakfast offering there. As a courtesy to our guests, Chili’s (not far from the Holiday Inn) has agreed to open at 10:30 AM for dining (with a full bar available). Any food or beverages ordered by patrons of Chili’s will be the responsibility of those guests.
- Ads or special salutes to our inductees may be included in our program book. The rate is $450 for a full page or $300 for a half page with the inside front and inside back covers available at a slightly higher price. Reasonable assistance with artwork and layout will be extended at no charge. Interested parties may contact Doug Harris at 713.569.7716 or DougH@Noisemaker.com.
- Attire for the event would best be described as “business casual.” Historically, jackets and neckties for men have been a rarity but would certainly not make the inductee appear overdressed. “Dress for photos” is probably the best advice we can give. You’ll be on stage and in the spotlight for most of the afternoon.
- We will have a professional photographer at the event, and these photos will be made available to you at no charge following the event. If you have a special, quicker turnaround need for your local press, station, etc. please communicate that in advance. We will send photos to the broadcast industry trades. We will do our best to make the photographer available to stage photos with you and your guests.
TRHOF 2025 T-Shirt
The event t-shirt, which is available in black or white and features the names of all 2025 inductees on the back and the full color TRHOF logo on the front, is available through FavoriteRadioShirts.com. Those who order t-shirts in advance of October 10th may pick them up at the Induction Ceremony on November 1st. These will also be available for sale in limited quantities on the day of the event.
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Accommodations
The TRHOF welcomes its NEW partnership with the Holiday In Express & Suites-Kilgore, OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s Induction and Radio Reunion Weekend! TRHOF room rates are $115 per room per night. To secure your room at this discounted rate, please CALL the hotel DIRECTLY and REFERENCE THE TRHOF when completing your booking.
To secure your room:
- CALL the hotel directly (903.986.3533)
- REFERENCE the TRHOF when booking
- SPECIFY the number of nights
$115
PER NIGHT
plus applicable taxes
Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
5:00-8:00 PM
NEW! WELCOME RECEPTION & SALUTE TO TRHOF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications
416 East Main Street • Kilgore, TX 75662 •
903.985.8115
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Guests arriving on Friday - as well as locals and other supporters - are invited to preview the Museum’s amazing collection at their leisure. Complimentary beverages will be served and a food truck will offer items for sale in the Museum’s parking lot. Admission is free to anyone holding a ticket for Saturday’s Induction Ceremony. All others may pay the $10 admission fee — which benefits the Museum — at the door.
Please be advised that this opportunity replaces the “no host” gathering which customarily took place at the Back Porch.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications
416 East Main Street • Kilgore, TX 75662 •
903.985.8115
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$25 per person (All 2025 inductees receive two complimentary tickets).
No meals or alcoholic beverages will be served during the Induction ceremony, however, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the presentation. The room setup does not include tables. Attire would best be described as “business casual.” Historically, jackets and neckties for men have been a rarity. “Dress for photos” is probably the best advice we can give.
10:00 AM
Doors open - museum viewing for ticket holders
11:15 AM
Seating begins in the auditorium
12:00 PM
Induction Ceremony begins
3:00 PM
Induction Ceremony concludes - depart for After Party
3:30 PM
Inductee Reunion & Reception
3:30-5:30 PM
AFTER PARTY & RADIO REUNION RECEPTION
Kilgore History and Arts Center
(The former Kilgore Historical U.S. Post Office)
200 South Kilgore Street • Kilgore, TX 75662
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All Inductees and ticket holders are invited to an after party at the (former) U.S. Post Office restored by the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation. FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN BAR for all Inductees and ticket holders.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
8:00-11:00 AM
TRHOF EXECUTIVE & ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS
Holliday Inn & Suites
3308 U.S. Highway 259 North • Kilgore, TX 75662
Open to all Voting Members
For any additional details, including program ads and other special recognition for Inductees, please contact TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris at 713.569.7716 or DougH@Noisemaker.com