Steve Laukhuf is a native Texan who was born and raised on a ranch near Holliday, Texas. He began his broadcasting career in 1983 at KKQV-FM and KTRN-AM in Wichita Falls, where he worked in promotions, on-air, and radio sales. His career has taken him to San Antonio, Waco, back to Wichita Falls as Station Manager, and ultimately to ownership of a group of stations in the Nacogdoches-Lufkin markets.

Today, Steve is Owner and CEO of the Cowboy Broadcasting Network, which includes KRXT-FM, named the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Terrestrial Radio Station of the Year. He is also the founder and CEO of One Voice Communications, Inc., an award-winning marketing and communications firm based in Williamson County. His diverse media career has also included television and serving as publisher of the Round Rock Leader.

Steve has earned numerous advertising industry and community awards and has been featured in several national trade publications. Outside of broadcasting, he raises Longhorn cattle on his Double S Ranch in Lee County, serves on multiple boards and community organizations, and is passionate about rodeo, the western lifestyle, and developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

As host of the daily Hometown Highlights radio program, Steve interviews more than 30 local guests each week on a wide range of rural topics. His passion for local media led him back to community broadcasting, where he continues to deliver an authentic local entertainment experience for Central Texans.