Yesterday, Odessa College selected KRTS Marfa Public Radio as the winning bidder for KOCV, the public radio station in Midland/Odessa. We strongly believe the purchase of KOCV will allow us to strengthen our member base. Increasing our presence in the region is more important now than ever, with the looming threat of the defunding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The CPB provides significant support to KRTS and other public radio stations throughout America. KRTS is grateful for your support as we embark on this new stage. This is a critical time for public broadcasting in Far West Texas.