Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

History of Radio Station KAN-D

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

1. History of Radio Station KAN-D Marker

Inscription.
Radio station KAND began broadcasting in 1937, originally from the basement of the State National Bank building and later from the mezzanine. The license was granted to the West Family, owners of Wolf Brand Chili. The call letters signified “Canned” chili meat. After a change in ownership when Richard C. Parker came to Corsicana to manage and later own KAND, he changed the image from “Canned” to “Candy” with red and white striped outfits for the disc jockeys and highway billboards proclaiming “Welcome to KAN-D Land.”

Erected by Visit Corsicana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 32° 5.623′ N, 96° 27.815′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of North Beaton Street and E Collin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Beaton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Beaton St, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: State National Bank of Corsicana (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Lewis (Hub) Hill (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Site of Merchants Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Molloy Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hashop’s Drug Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wolf Brand Chili (about 300 feet away); Bradley Haynie (about 300 feet away); Brent Thompson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

More about this marker. The Corsicana Bronze Statue Tour highlights local people, industries, and events through life-size bronze sculptures. Most stops are walkable in historic downtown Corsicana, while several require driving.

Also see . . . Richard “Dick” Aldama and KAND. Visit Corsicana

This statue represents to Corsicana institutions – KAND Radio and a longtime voice on that station, Richard “Dick” Aldama, and its location was the home of KAND’s studios for many years. KAND Radio first signed on the air in 1937, while Aldama’s radio career spanned over four decades. He may be best known as the voice of the Corsicana Tiger and Navarro County Bulldog sports broadcasts, and remains active in the community serving in a variety of volunteer capacities. The skimmer-style hat and striped vest that Aldama is shown wearing is a tribute to the ownership of Richard Parker, who operated under the corporate name of KAN-D LAND.

(Submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse

2. History of Radio Station KAN-D Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

3. History of Radio Station KAN-D Marker

The Richard “Dick” Aldama stands at the entrance to the bank building where the radio station was located.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.