to block the competing stations, saying there was not enough economic activity in the region to support three commercial TV stations. Channel 9 KECY-TV eventually made it on the air in December 1968, but KXO-TV never did. Channel 7 finally came on the air in 1996, under the ownership of Entravision Communications. It is now KVYE. Over the years, KXO featured several different programming formats. The station has had news and weather sharing partnerships with television stations KECY and KSWT. Some on-air personalities and newscasters have also been heard on KXO and the TV stations. References External links KXO Radio XO Oldies radio stations in the United States El Centro, California Imperial County, California Radio stations established in 1927 1927 establishments in California