When KNCT signed on in November 1970, it was the sole PBS station for the western portion of the market, with the eastern portion served by Texas A&M's KAMU-TV, which signed on in February 1970.
When KNCT started broadcasting in November 1970, it became the sole PBS station serving the western region of the market, while KAMU-TV, operated by Texas A&M, provided service to the eastern part of the market, which began broadcasting in February 1970.