When KLTY — Dallas-Fort Worth's beloved Christian music station for 40 years — flipped to K-LOVE in February 2025, longtime listeners were left without a local voice.^1 Enter The Light DFW, a streaming-only Christian radio station built by the man who started it all: Marcos Rodriguez, who originally founded KLTY back in 1987.^2
The Light streams free Christian music 24/7 through its app and website, mixing today's hits from artists like Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, and for KING + COUNTRY with throwback favorites from MercyMe, Third Day, and Casting Crowns. What sets it apart is its hyper-local DFW focus — familiar voices like Laurie Lynn, Jonathan Courtney, Scott & Lauren, and Don Burns host throughout the day, making it feel like a homecoming for North Texas listeners.^3 A 30-person team powers the station, and listeners can message DJs directly through the app, set show reminders, and switch between English and Spanish.^4
Rodriguez told HisAir, "We got the band back together — 30 of us! With the absence of a commercial, Christian music radio station in the #1 market DFW, we have a huge opportunity."^2 The Light is entirely free — a commercial station that doesn't solicit donations or compete with the local church.
Why Christians Love It"I feel blessed when I turn on The Light! It's amazing how they play the right music at the right time. I could be going through the valley or be on top of the mountain, and the song that is playing is the perfect song that I needed to hear." — App Store review^4
"I love The Light DFW! I moved away from Texas years ago, and I have always missed my favorite Christian radio station from there, but with The Light app, I can listen to it here in New Mexico." — Google Play review^5
"This station is truly an act of love, being built upon the talents of several legendary DFW Christian air personalities. If you are a fan of Christian music, I highly recommend this app!" — App Store review^4
Notable- Founded by Marcos Rodriguez, who originally launched KLTY in 1987 — one of the pioneering Christian music stations in Texas^2
- Rodriguez's father was the first Hispanic owner of an all-Spanish radio station in Texas^6
- Highly rated on both platforms with a 5.0 on the App Store (145 ratings) and 4.9 on Google Play^4
- Available on iOS and Android with English and Spanish language support^3
- Based in Dallas, TX — operated by Rodriguez Capital Holdings, LLC^3
