KEDT is member-supported public television and radio for South Texas. You can become a member of KEDT television or radio – or both!
Your annual support allows KEDT to advance its mission to serve the citizens of South Texas with public television, radio programs and online resources that inspire, educate, inform and entertain.Contributions from individuals throughout South Texas and beyond represent the largest single source of annual support for KEDT. We invite you to join KEDT as a member, renew your membership or make an additional gift. Your contribution is tax deductible, less the fair market value of any thank-you gifts you may choose.
TV Membership
Becoming a member of KEDT-TV is quick and easy. Make your tax-deductible contribution to the station at one of the following levels of giving to receive the following benefits:
Levels of Giving
–Any Level – Receive the KEDT-TV Ballot – We are your public television station. Tell us what you want to see!
–$50 Level – You will receive KEDT PubliCard Merchant discount card good for a 10% discount on purchases made at participating PubliCard merchants.
–$80 – You receive the PubliCard plus the MemberCard with which you can enjoy 2 for 1 dining privileges at participating MemberCard restaurants in our viewing area as well as discounts at area attractions, health and wellness and lodging locations. Additionally you will have access to over 11,000 benefits nationwide.
–$250 – You receive the PubliCard with a 12% discount at participating merchants and the Membercard, plus: a gift from our Thank You Gift selection list; and, advanced notice of station events.
–$1000 – Join at this level, or higher, to become a Partnership Circle member of KEDT-TV and receive the PubliCard with a 15% discount at participating merchants and all other benefits at the $250 level.
–$1600+ – Join the growing list of members who are supporting at the Patron level and receive all of the benefits at the $1000 level, plus an option to have your name recognized on a KEDT-TV promotional spot as a Patron supporter for a 1-year period.
TV Major Donors
As a KEDT-TV Major Donor you will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that your philanthropy ensures the future of public broadcasting in South Texas – now more than ever a valued source of information and entertainment.
FM Membership
Becoming a member of KEDT-FM is quick and easy. Make your tax-deductible contribution to the station at one of the following levels of giving to receive the following benefits:
Levels of Giving
–Any Level – Receive the KEDT-FM Ballot – We are your public radio station. Tell us what you want to hear!
–$50 Level – You will receive KEDT PubliCard Merchant discount card good for a 10% discount on purchases made at participating PubliCard merchants.
–$80 – You receive the PubliCard plus the MemberCard with which you can enjoy 2 for 1 dining privileges at participating MemberCard restaurants in our listening area as well as discounts at area attractions, health and wellness and lodging locations. Additionally you will have access to over 11,000 benefits nationwide.
–$250 – You receive the PubliCard with a 12% discount at participating merchants and the Membercard, plus: a gift from our Thank You Gift selection list; and, advanced notice of station events.
–$1000 – Join at this level, or higher, to become a Patron member of KEDT-FM and receive the PubliCard with a 15% discount at participating merchants and all other benefits at the $250 level. Your name, or the name of your business will be recognized on-air a minimum of three times weekly for a period of one year.
FM Major Donors
As a KEDT-FM Major Donor you will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that your philanthropy ensures the future of public broadcasting in South Texas – now more than ever a valued source of information and entertainment.
Member Benefits
| MemberCard: All donations of $80 or above receive the KEDT MemberCard, your ticket to 2-for-1 savings at hundreds of area restaurants and cultural attractions. For more information on member benefits, click here. |
| Publicard: All gifts of $50 or more automatically receive the Publicard. It entitles you to a discount at participating area merchants based on your membership level. For a complete list of participating Publicard merchants, click here |
| Membership Support Level | Discount |
|---|---|
| $50 – $99 | 10% |
| $100 – $499 | 12% |
| $500 and over | 15% |
TV Programming Schedule: Upon request, we will send you the monthly KEDT schedule electronically or by mail. Please email 
or call at 361-855-2213.
Invitations to KEDT special and Fundraising Events
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