High Plains Public Radio in GUYMON is moving up the dial The week of Monday, February 8th, HPPR's service in Guymon will be moving from 88.9 FM to a new frequency at 91.3 FM. Making the change is subject to weather and technical factors so the exact date is not certain. Stay tuned to HPPR, visit the hppr.org homepage or call 800-678-7444 for the latest updates on the move to 91.3 FM in Guymon. (And please tell friend!) 91.5 FM at Bushland, TX operating at reduced power HPPR's signal at 91.5 in Bushland is operating at reduced power due to transmitter problems. We expect the signal to return to full power next week.  In the mean time, if you are having reception problems you can tune to 105.7 FM to hear HPPR.

Texas Democratic Primary Gubernatorial Debate Live broadcast Monday, February 8th, 7 PM HPPR will carry live coverage of the debate between former Houston Mayor Bill White and Texas businessman Farouk Shami. The debate between the two Democratic primary gubernatorial candidates will be moderated by CBS 11 News Anchor Doug Dunbar who will also take questions via social media. KUVN Univision 23 Reporter María Renée Barillas will host questions from voters in the live audience.

Playa Country Airs Monday at 10:30 am during High Plains Morning and 10:30 am on Saturday during Western Swing & Other Things. Playas are shallow, seasonal wetlands that serve as recharge basins for the Ogallala Aquifer and provide critical habitat for hundreds of wildlife species.  The wetlands are unique to the High Plains region with more than 60,000 in a six-state area of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.  Playa Country focuses on the values of playas and efforts to conserve them, as well as other wetlands, rivers, streams and grasslands that support the rich High Plains wildlife heritage.  This week: The Farm Bill. The ways to track the Farm Bill and make your voice heard.

Learning the Birds Airs Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Bird Lady Ruth Beasley recounts her adventures in "Bird World" and delights her listeners with a lighthearted mix of science, lore, and literature that help us understand our feathered friends. This week: Love is for the Birds. In early spring, many birds are already declaring their passionate intentions. We celebrate Valentine's Day by listening to the love calls of some High Plains birds.

WTAMU proudly presents … Saturday, February 13th, at 7:30 PM Coming up on Saturday, February 13th, HPPR and West Texas A&M University offer up the perfect Valentine’s show to compliment your amorous evening!  It’s High Plains native Rex Warren & his band, The Desert Dogs.  Born in Texas and currently residing in New Mexico, Rex’s music has been dubbed “Avocado Rock”, and it’s been said that one can hear the howl of a High Plains wind blowing through when he sings. ...more...