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KWRD AM & KPXI FM Radio in Henderson, TX

Serving Henderson and Rusk County Texas

About Us

JERRY T. HANSZEN brings to KWRD RADIO a background of successful sales, management and music. As a music major and educator, Hanszen has successfully guided high school musicians to numerous state and national awards with performances for the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints and to winning the first ever NBC TV-broadcast marching contest associated with the renowned Tournament of Roses parade. In sales, Hanszen has received the National Sales Award from Selmer Company.

Jerry Hanszen has operated radio stations since the purchase of KGAS RADIO in 1988. Even before joining KGAS RADIO in Carthage, Texas, Hanszen provided color commentary for area high school contests with veteran broadcaster, Bev Brown. You may now hear Hanszen on Texas State Network news reporting the happenings of East Texas. You may also tune in to hear him broadcast U.I.L. events which are aired on many radio and cable networks throughout the state.

Hanszen began operating KMHT in August of 2002. Hanszen is past president of the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) and is currently serving on the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board. Hanszen is the 2002 recipient of the TAB's Broadcaster of the Year award.

WANDA HANSZEN has added greatly to the KWRD RADIO staff. Wanda is co-owner of the station and is often heard as an "on-air" personality. With a background including a degree in art and an extensive career in dance choreography and instruction, Wanda adds that spark of fine arts to the station. From coverage of band halftime shows and concerts to serving as anchor person for election night coverage...when you want to know exactly how it is...Wanda is there!

Phone:  (903) 655-1800      Fax:  (903) 655-1808       Email:  info@kwrdonline.com