KTEP (88.5 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station, broadcasting from the Communication Department at the University of Texas at El Paso.
On weekends, one-hour shows devoted to a variety of topics are heard, including The TED Radio Hour, Planet Money, Living on Earth, Snap Judgment, Travel with Rick Steves, Zorba Paster on Your Health, The Splendid Table and Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.
Musical weekend programs include From The Top, Pipedreams, Classical Guitar Alive, Best of Gospel, Folk Fury and Hearts of Space.
In 1950, the college submitted a construction permit for a full Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FM license.
In 1971, KTEP became a charter member of National Public Radio (NPR) and increased its broadcast day to 18 hours.