Radio Texel

Radio Texel broadcasts from the Wadden island of the same name, focusing on local news with a Dutch perspective. The hourly newscasts are concise and to the point, though the talk segments sometimes drag with excessive weather talk. It's a no-frills operation. That's exactly what local journalism should be. The station covers community events, municipal politics, and regional affairs with a seriousness that bigger news networks often lack. You won't find sensational headlines here. The music breaks are brief and forgettable, but that's not why you tune in. If you want unvarnished Dutch-languag…