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KTSA Broadcasts 250th Celebration from Alamo Lounge

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Pictured above are KTSA, San Antonio morning drive talk hosts Trey Ware (right) and Sean Rima (left) broadcasting live from the Alamo Lounge in San Antonio on July 2 and part of the station’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. KTSA says more than 150 guests attended the morning celebration that featured live performances by San Antonio’s own Rick Rice Band. The broadcast also recognized the successful conclusion of KTSA’s annual Operation Appreciation campaign, which runs each year from Memorial Day weekend through the Fourth of July weekend in which it raises funds for Soldiers’ Angels that sends care packages to American service members deployed around the world.

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WABC Gala to Raise Funds for Charities

WABC, New York and Red Apple Media owners John and Margo Catsimatidis are hosting a star-studded gala in celebration of America’s 250th birthday on Friday, September 5 at Cipriani’s 42nd St. in New York City. The Catsimatidis say the gala will serve not only as a celebration of freedom but also as a reminder of the resilience, ideals, and shared spirit that continue to define the United States. Proceeds from the galaimg event will benefit The WABC Radio Foundation, The Tunnel To Towers Foundation, The Police Athletic League (PAL), and Shriners Children’s. The evening will feature performances of patriotic songs including WABC Saturday evening personality and singer Tony Orlando performing “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree”; Lee Greenwood performing “God Bless the USA” and America’s tenor Christopher Maccio will sing the National Anthem. Additionally, WABC personality Joe Piscopo will perform Frank Sinatra classics and station host Vinnie Medugno will sing oldies. The gala event will be hosted by 77WABC legendary air personality Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow. Distinguished guests will include United States and New York area politicians, business leaders, and community heroes. See more and purchase tickets here.