Brownwood Middle School A/V Students Tour Local Media Outlets

Field trip provides hands-on insights into real-world broadcasting careers

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Students from Brownwood Middle School's Advanced Audio/Visual Production (A/V) class took a field trip on Thursday, February 12 to visit local radio station KOXE/KBWD and TV news station KTAB/KRBC. Led by teacher Ben Cox, the outing gave students an up-close look at diverse career paths in broadcasting, including on-air talent, production, marketing, meteorology, camera work, and radio production.

Why it matters

The field trip reinforced classroom learning and inspired students to envision future opportunities in the dynamic field of media production. Exposing middle school students to real-world applications of their A/V skills can help spark their interest in pursuing media-related careers.

The details

During the field trip, students were able to get hands-on experience and ask questions about the various roles and responsibilities within a media organization. One student, McLayne Murray, even had the chance to go on the air at KBWD radio.

  • The field trip took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • Brownwood Middle School's A/V class takes this annual field trip to visit local media outlets.

The players

Ben Cox

The teacher leading Brownwood Middle School's Advanced Audio/Visual Production (A/V) class.

McLayne Murray

A student in Brownwood Middle School's A/V class who had the opportunity to go on the air at KBWD radio during the field trip.

KOXE/KBWD

A local radio station in Brownwood, Texas that the students visited during their field trip.

KTAB/KRBC

A TV news station in Abilene, Texas that the students also visited during their field trip.

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What they’re saying

“We take an annual field trip to visit KTAB/KRBC, and this year we also went to KOXE. The trip highlights possible jobs that can be done with a background in A/V, including on-air talent, production of commercials, marketing, meteorology, camera work, and radio production. It's a fun way to let students experience the lessons we have learned in class in a real-world environment.”

— Ben Cox, Teacher (koxe.com)

The takeaway

This field trip provides Brownwood Middle School's A/V students with valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the diverse career opportunities available in the media production industry, helping to inspire their future academic and professional pursuits.