Residents of northeast Texas who rely on over‑the‑air signals for their local news and programming should be prepared for a short service interruption tonight. Both KXII (channel 12) and its sister station KAQI (channel 34) announced that antenna viewers will lose reception beginning at 11 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Why the outage is happening
The stations explained that the downtime is necessary to complete routine maintenance on the broadcast tower that serves both stations. The work includes inspection of the antenna array, replacement of aging hardware, and safety upgrades to ensure reliable service for years to come. Engineers expect the maintenance window to last between two and three hours.
Who will be affected
The outage applies only to viewers who receive KXII and KAQI via a rooftop or indoor antenna. Anyone who watches the channels through cable, satellite, or online streaming platforms will not notice any interruption, as those distribution methods use separate feeds that are not impacted by the tower work.
What viewers can do
For antenna users, the best preparation is to plan alternative viewing options for the brief period after 11 p.m. This might include switching to a different over‑the‑air channel, turning on a streaming service, or simply taking a short break until the signal returns. Once the maintenance is complete, the stations will resume normal broadcasting and signal strength should be restored to its usual level.
Station response
KXII and KAQI both emphasized their commitment to providing reliable service to the community. In a statement, the stations thanked viewers for their patience and understanding, noting that regular maintenance is essential to keep the broadcast infrastructure safe and functional. They also reminded the audience that local news, weather updates, and community programming will continue without interruption on all other platforms.
Community impact
Both stations are key sources of regional news, weather alerts, and emergency information for the surrounding counties. By performing this maintenance now, the stations aim to avoid larger, unplanned outages that could affect public safety communications during severe weather or other emergencies.
For any questions or further information, viewers can contact the stations directly via their websites or social‑media channels.
Original reporting: KXII News 12 (Gray) — read the source article.
