Popular Houston Radio Duo 'Frito & Katy' Depart 100.3 The Bull

The morning show hosts were let go amid reported nationwide layoffs at parent company Audacy.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:05am

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The popular morning radio duo of 'Frito' Tucker Young and Katy Dempsey have departed 100.3 The Bull KILT in Houston, with their show being removed from the Audacy station's website. Multiple reports indicate the pair were included in recent nationwide layoffs at Audacy, the parent company of the radio station.

Why it matters

The departure of 'Frito & Katy' is a significant shakeup for the Houston radio market, as the duo had built a loyal following since joining 100.3 The Bull in 2025 after successful stints in San Antonio and College Station. Their exit comes amid broader cost-cutting measures at Audacy, which owns numerous radio stations across the country.

The details

Tucker 'Frito' Young and Katy Dempsey joined 100.3 The Bull in January 2025, taking over the morning drive slot previously held by 'The Morning Bullpen with George Mo and Erik.' The pair came to Houston from Y100 KCYY in San Antonio, where they had hosted the morning show since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Candy 95 KNDE in College Station. Young and Dempsey were known for their community-focused approach to radio and had earned numerous industry accolades, including a 2024 CMA Award for Major Market Personality.

  • Frito & Katy joined 100.3 The Bull in January 2025.
  • The duo's show was removed from the station's website in April 2026.

The players

Tucker 'Frito' Young

One half of the popular morning radio duo 'Frito & Katy' who hosted the morning show on 100.3 The Bull KILT in Houston.

Katy Dempsey

One half of the popular morning radio duo 'Frito & Katy' who hosted the morning show on 100.3 The Bull KILT in Houston.

Audacy

The parent company of 100.3 The Bull KILT in Houston, which recently underwent nationwide layoffs that impacted the 'Frito & Katy' morning show.

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What they’re saying

“It just wasn't something I thought would be in the cards. We never focused on getting to any one market. We just wanted to do great radio and build great radio stations.”

— Tucker 'Frito' Young

“At the end of the day, radio is a public service. We can't lose sight of that. It's a way to directly connect a community with opportunities to serve it. That's such a large part of how we program and create content.”

— Katy Dempsey

What’s next

It remains to be seen if 'Frito & Katy' will resurface on another Houston radio station or if they will pursue opportunities elsewhere. The future of the morning drive slot on 100.3 The Bull is also unclear as the station navigates the aftermath of the duo's departure.

The takeaway

The exit of the popular 'Frito & Katy' morning show is a significant loss for Houston radio listeners and a reflection of the broader challenges facing the industry, as parent company Audacy undertakes cost-cutting measures across its stations nationwide.