Interesting Facts
The longtime program director of 1370 KFRO, Charlie Thomason (from 1983–2004), Died at the control board of KFRO in the main control room at 481 East Loop 281, on June 6, 2004. When Charlie died a stain appeared on the carpet. The concrete was treated and carpet replaced, but the stain continues to reappear to this very day. There have been reports that Charlie still walks the halls of the building. The building was last the home of KFRO-FM 95.3, KMPA 103.1, KEBE 1400, and KLJT 102.3.
The Waller family sold the building in 2011, and it is becoming a Panera Bread restaurant. Charlie will be the matre'd.
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