HOUSTON, TX --
The Houston Dynamo and KHOU-TV/DT will launch their partnership this weekend with 18 hours of Dynamo content airing on Channel 11.2. The six-hour Dynamo Debut on 11.2 will air three times: Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. until midnight and Sunday afternoon from noon until 6 p.m.
The programming block includes two Dynamo Rewind shows featuring the Dynamo's victories in the 2006 and 2007 MLS Cup finals. It will also include Backstage Pass: Dynamo Girls Tryouts, a look at applicants for the 2009 edition of the Dynamo Girls dance team; and the first editions of Dynamo Insider and Dynamo All-Access with Glenn Davis.
The Dynamo Debut on 11.2 kicks off a season that will see the Dynamo and KHOU team up for more than 120 hours of programming, including 17 Dynamo regular season games. The programming slate will also include a weekly condensed version of the Dynamo All-Access with Glenn Davis radio show; Dynamo Rewind, a one-hour replay of each Dynamo game televised on Channel 11.2; and a monthly Dynamo Insider show. In addition, the Dynamo will be featured in a five-minute segment on 11 News This Morning, Saturday mornings at 8:55 a.m.
"All of the excitement behind our new partnership with KHOU comes to life this weekend with the Dynamo Debut on Digital 11.2," said Dynamo Chief Operating Officer Chris Canetti. "This will be your first chance to see the commitment KHOU is making to the sport of soccer, the Dynamo organization, and its fans. We hope you enjoy the 18 hours of Dynamo programming. It is certain to get you geared up for the 2009 season."
"We are so excited about our partnership with the Houston Dynamo," said Giff Nielsen, sports director and anchor at KHOU. "In a very short time, they have made a major impact on our city's sports history with their two MLS championships, and we are honored to showcase their success as we join them to cover the team's future."
Channel 11.2 is available to all homes with a digital converter box and Comcast homes on Channel 310. Channel 11.2's first game broadcast will be the Dynamo's March 28 road game against the San Jose Earthquakes, kicking off at 9:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON DYNAMO
The Houston Dynamo have won two MLS Cup championships in their first three seasons and represented the United States in three consecutive regional championships. The Dynamo will begin their 2009 MLS campaign on Saturday, March 21, taking on the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew. Their 2009 season opens with CONCACAF Champions League play on Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00 p.m. For more information, please log on to www.HoustonDynamo.com or call (713) 276-7500.
ABOUT KHOU-TV/DT
KHOU-TV/DT is a part of Belo Corp. (BLC), one of the nation's largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, with 2008 annual revenue of $733 million. The company owns and operates 20 television stations (nine in the top 25 markets) and their associated Web sites. Belo stations, which include affiliations with ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV, reach more than 14 percent of U.S. television households in 15 highly-attractive markets. Nearly all Belo stations rank first or second in their local market. Additional information is available at www.belo.com or by contacting Paul Fry, vice president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at 214-977-6835.
