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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0001529627
File Number:
CPR-168657
Submit Date:
06/10/2015
Call Sign:
KXFX-CD
Facility ID:
32179
City:
BROWNSVILLE
State:
TX
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
06/10/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2012

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Harlingen-Weslaco-Brnsv-McA
Web Home Page Address

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 4.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 0.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 0.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(7)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Into the Wild brings the affective aspect to wildlife education, engaging the emotional appeal of the wild animals and the conservation message to encourage the audience to take an active interest in preserving wildlife. Combining data-oriented scientific information with concern for the conservation status of wildlife and the environment enforces the educational value and impact of the program.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU 7:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. FEATURES ARE PRODUCED EACH WEEK SUCH AS, "COLLEGE AND YOU" (TIPS FOR CHOOSING AND GETTING INTO COLLEGE), AND "WORD", (VOCABULARY SKILLS TRAINING), AS WELL AS INFORMATIONAL FEATURES FOR TEENS, SUCH AS REPORTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING; DRIVING TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS, AND INTERNET PREDATORS. THE SHOW HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOURN ADOLESCENTS WITH A UNIQUE CURIOSITY ABOUT THEIR WORLD, WITH WEEKLY HEADLINES THAT PRESENT THE NEWS IN A TEEN APPROPRIATE MANNER. THE PROGRAM STIULATES THE 13 - 16 YEAR OLDS CURIOSITY, DEVELOPS THEIR LEARNING AND COGNITIVE, LISTENING AND THINKING SKILLS, AND SERVES AS AN ENCHANCEMENT OF THEIR ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Laura McKenzie World Traveler
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU 9:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LAURA MCKENZIE'S TRAVELER CREATES A STRONG COGNITIVE CURRICULUM AND WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT, THE PROGRAMS ACADEMICALLY RELEVANT AND SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS, AGES 13 TO 16. LMT CAN EASILY BE ACCESSED BY PARENTS AND CHILDREN. LAURA CREATES A SHARED EXPERIENCE BY INCLUDING HER OWN CHILD IN MANY OF THE EPISODES, FOSTERING AN INTEREST TO WHICH MATURE AND YOUNG VIEWERS WILL RELATE LMT ACCLAIMED PROGRAMS HAVE WIDE APPEAL FOR CHILDREN INTERESTED IN HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, MODERN AND ANCIENT WORLD CULTURES, MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN EACH CULTURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; LITERATURE, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 7) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WILD ABOUT ANIMALS IS A WEEKLY HALD-HOUR ANIMAL MAGAZINE SERIES. THE SHOW IS HOSTED BY THE EMMY-AWARD WINNING ACTRESS MARIETTE HARTLEY. MARIETTE HAS COMMITTED HERSELF TO FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT OS ANIMALS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. THIS SERIES IS PRODUCED FOR CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER (SPECIFIC TARGET AUDIENCE IS 13 - 16). AS THE PRODUCERS OF WILD ABOUT ANIMALS IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF STEVE ROTFIELD PRODUCTIONS, INC. TO EDUCATE AND INFORM CHILREN BY BRINGING THEM ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLDS MOST FASCINATING ANIMALS. EACH EPISODE IS CLOSED - CAPTIONED AND E/I INSCRIBED THROUGHOUT.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 7) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 7a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aqua Kids has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. The "Aqua Kids" travel the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 7) Response
Program Title MLB Player Poll
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 2:00 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. MLB PLAYER POLL HIGHLIGHTS THE PRO-SOCIAL AND ON AND OFF THE FIELD ACTIVITIES OF MLB'S LEADING PLAYERS AND COACHES. WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NASPE), THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL SEEKS TO PROVIDE TODAYS YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES THAT CAN HAVE AND IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENTAL OF POSITIVE LIFESYLE BEHAVIORS. THE PROGRAM PORTRAYS THE POSITIVE OUTCOMES THAT RESULT FROM DEDICATION, HARD WORK, SELF DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, PRACTICE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO RELATES THE ACHIVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCES OF BASEBALLPLAYERS TO POTENTIAL ACHIVEMENTS IN LIFE.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:30 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER IS ANIMAL TV FOR THE NEXT GENERATION! THIS E/I PROGRAM TRAVELS WITH TELEVISION STAR JAROD MILLER EACH WEEK AS HE LOOKS AT EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM HIS OWN UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE. WHETHER IT'S THE NEED FOR SPEED OR ANIMAL HEROS - THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING AMAZING HAPPENING. FILLED WITH ENERGY, YOUTH AND HUMOR, JAROD IS A WELCOME VISITOR IN LINVING ROOMS AROUND AMERICA
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Donella Marisol Alvarado
Address 801 N. Jackson Road
City McALLEN
State TX
Zip 78501
Telephone Number 956-687-4848
Email Address dsalvarado@entravision.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. KXFX was off the air and did not broadcast any programming including children's programming from April 1, 2012 to May 28, 2012.

Other Matters (7)

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Other Matters (1 of 7) Response
Program Title Animal Explorations with Jarrod Miller
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:30 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER IS ANIMAL TV FOR THE NEXT GENERATION! THIS E/I PROGRAM TRAVELS WITH TELEVISION STAR JAROD MILLER EACH WEEK AS HE LOOKS AT EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM HIS OWN UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE. WHETHER IT'S THE NEED FOR SPEED OR ANIMAL HEROS - THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING AMAZING HAPPENING. FILLED WITH ENERGY, YOUTH AND HUMOR, JAROD IS A WELCOME VISITOR IN LINVING ROOMS AROUND AMERICA.
Other Matters (2 of 7) Response
Program Title Laura McKenzie World Traveler
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU 9:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LAURA MCKENZIE'S TRAVELER CREATES A STRONG COGNITIVE CURRICULUM AND WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT, THE PROGRAMS ACADEMICALLY RELEVANT AND SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS, AGES 13 TO 16. LMT CAN EASILY BE ACCESSED BY PARENTS AND CHILDREN. LAURA CREATES A SHARED EXPERIENCE BY INCLUDING HER OWN CHILD IN MANY OF THE EPISODES, FOSTERING AN INTEREST TO WHICH MATURE AND YOUNG VIEWERS WILL RELATE LMT ACCLAIMED PROGRAMS HAVE WIDE APPEAL FOR CHILDREN INTERESTED IN HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, MODERN AND ANCIENT WORLD CULTURES, MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN EACH CULTURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; LITERATURE, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE.
Other Matters (3 of 7) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SU 7:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. FEATURES ARE PRODUCED EACH WEEK SUCH AS, "COLLEGE AND YOU" (TIPS FOR CHOOSING AND GETTING INTO COLLEGE), AND "WORD", (VOCABULARY SKILLS TRAINING), AS WELL AS INFORMATIONAL FEATURES FOR TEENS, SUCH AS REPORTS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING; DRIVING TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS, AND INTERNET PREDATORS. THE SHOW HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOURN ADOLESCENTS WITH A UNIQUE CURIOSITY ABOUT THEIR WORLD, WITH WEEKLY HEADLINES THAT PRESENT THE NEWS IN A TEEN APPROPRIATE MANNER. THE PROGRAM STIULATES THE 13 - 16 YEAR OLDS CURIOSITY, DEVELOPS THEIR LEARNING AND COGNITIVE, LISTENING AND THINKING SKILLS, AND SERVES AS AN ENCHANCEMENT OF THEIR ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Other Matters (4 of 7) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Into the Wild brings the affective aspect to wildlife education, engaging the emotional appeal of the wild animals and the conservation message to encourage the audience to take an active interest in preserving wildlife. Combining data-oriented scientific information with concern for the conservation status of wildlife and the environment enforces the educational value and impact of the program.
Other Matters (5 of 7) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 7:30 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WILD ABOUT ANIMALS IS A WEEKLY HALD-HOUR ANIMAL MAGAZINE SERIES. THE SHOW IS HOSTED BY THE EMMY-AWARD WINNING ACTRESS MARIETTE HARTLEY. MARIETTE HAS COMMITTED HERSELF TO FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT OS ANIMALS FOR OVER 20 YEARS. THIS SERIES IS PRODUCED FOR CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER (SPECIFIC TARGET AUDIENCE IS 13 - 16). AS THE PRODUCERS OF WILD ABOUT ANIMALS IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF STEVE ROTFIELD PRODUCTIONS, INC. TO EDUCATE AND INFORM CHILDREN BY BRINGING THEM ENTERTAINING AND INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT THE WORLDS MOST FASCINATING ANIMALS. EACH EPISODE IS CLOSED - CAPTIONED AND E/I INSCRIBED THROUGHOUT.
Other Matters (6 of 7) Response
Program Title MLB PLAYER POLL
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 2:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. MLB PLAYER POLL HIGHLIGHTS THE PRO-SOCIAL AND ON AND OFF THE FIELD ACTIVITIES OF MLB'S LEADING PLAYERS AND COACHES. WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NASPE), THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL SEEKS TO PROVIDE TODAYS YOUTH WITH EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES THAT CAN HAVE AND IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENTAL OF POSITIVE LIFESYLE BEHAVIORS. THE PROGRAM PORTRAYS THE POSITIVE OUTCOMES THAT RESULT FROM DEDICATION, HARD WORK, SELF DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, PRACTICE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO RELATES THE ACHIVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCES OF BASEBALLPLAYERS TO POTENTIAL ACHIVEMENTS IN LIFE.
Other Matters (7 of 7) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 7:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aqua Kids has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. The "Aqua Kids" travel the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Donella Marisol Alvarado


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