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04/02/2025

Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years showcases new performances by Chris Stapleton, Leon Bridges, Indigo Girls, Brandy Clark, Ángela Aguilar, Lyle Lovett, Billy Strings, Rufus Wainwright, Gary Clark Jr. and more. Hosted by Jared and Genevieve Padalecki, the 2-hour special features backstage artist interviews and rare gems pulled from the ACL archive.

Austin City Limits CELEBRATES 50 YEARS premieres Friday, April 4 at 8pm CT on Austin PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App!

We're coming at you this April with fresh premieres and meaningful celebrations on Austin PBS!🌍This month, we’re honorin...
04/02/2025

We're coming at you this April with fresh premieres and meaningful celebrations on Austin PBS!🌍

This month, we’re honoring Earth Day, Arab American Heritage Month, and Autism Awareness with powerful stories that inspire awareness, connection, and action.

Plus, get excited for brand-new seasons and series premieres including the milestone special “Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years” and the return of Austin PBS favorites like Central Texas Gardener, Overheard with Evan Smith, Energy Switch, and more!

📅 Explore the full lineup at AustinPBS.org/Schedule

Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.American Masters | Liza: A Truly T...
04/01/2025

Take an intimate look into the life and career of screen and stage icon Liza Minnelli.

American Masters | Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, premieres tonight at 8pm, on Austin PBS!

03/30/2025

The midwives enter the 1970s, which brings with it new challenges for Nonnatus House.

returns tonight at 7pm, on Austin PBS!

It’s Crunch Time, Writers!⏰ Just a few days left  for entries to the Austin PBS Kids Writers Showcase. Be sure to submit...
03/28/2025

It’s Crunch Time, Writers!⏰ Just a few days left for entries to the Austin PBS Kids Writers Showcase. Be sure to submit your story before the Monday March 31st deadline in order to be published and for a chance to present your amazing stories here at the Austin PBS Media Center. ✍️ 📚

Head to Austinpbs.org/Writers to submit your story today!

The Made in Texas series wraps up by delving into the story of Archaeologist Michael Collins who risked it all to save 3...
03/28/2025

The Made in Texas series wraps up by delving into the story of Archaeologist Michael Collins who risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas and reveal it as one of the most significant cultural sites in the Western Hemisphere.

"The Stones Are Speaking", is available to stream now on the PBS App!📲 💻

Archaeologist Michael Collins risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas.

03/26/2025

This week on Overheard with Evan Smith, Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman joins Evan to discuss his latest film, Saturday Night Live, along with his previous films, and other projects and collaborations.

Premiere, tomorrow March 27 at 7:30pm, on Austin PBS!
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Stream, catch up, and rewatch your favorite episodes of Overheard with Evan Smith on the PBS App and pbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith 💻 📲

03/25/2025

Meet the coalition of activists and Washington insiders who united to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Tune in for the premiere of American Experience | PBS Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act, tonight at 8pm on Austin PBS!

03/24/2025

The Made in Texas series wraps up by delving into the story of Archaeologist Michael Collins who risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas and reveal it as one of the most significant cultural sites in the Western Hemisphere.

“The Stones Are Speaking”, premieres tonight at 9pm, on Austin PBS!

To stream and learn more about the Texas PBS “Made in Texas” series, visit texaspbs.org/texas-programming or download the PBS App today.

The Stones Are Speaking tells the inspiring story of how archaeologist Mike Collins, at great personal sacrifice, saved ...
03/23/2025

The Stones Are Speaking tells the inspiring story of how archaeologist Mike Collins, at great personal sacrifice, saved a looted piece of land in rural Texas that ultimately changed the story of the peopling of the Americas. It’s a tale of passion and perseverance and taking action for the greater good.

Don’t miss Ep 6 of the Made in Texas series “The Stones Are Speaking”, Monday Mar 24 at 9 pm CT, on Austin PBS

To learn more about “Made in Texas” and stream the series visit texaspbs.org/texas-programming or download the PBS App today.

03/22/2025

From Nicole Kidman to Matthew Mcconaughey, the stars were big and bright this SXSW- almost as big as the line for the The Criterion Collection or the burger sculptures at the Whataburger Museum of Art. Host, Laura Laughead brings you on a quick look at the best sights and sounds from SX 2025 on the latest Austin InSight.
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Stream the full episode and more of Austin InSight, available now on the PBS App, at PBS.org/show/austin-insight, and via the Austin PBS YouTube Channel💻 📲

03/21/2025

Kick off the baseball season with the most notorious scandal in pro sports history⚾
Eight Chicago White Sox players threw the 1919 World Series for a payout. Learn why these athletes betrayed their teammates and fans, and explore the lingering effects on the game today.

The Black Sox Scandal: American Stories Premieres tonight at 8pm on Austin PBS!

This week on Austin InSight; Take a look at school vouchers legislation under consideration at the state capitol. Does i...
03/20/2025

This week on Austin InSight; Take a look at school vouchers legislation under consideration at the state capitol. Does it provide meaningful choice for Texas families or is it welfare for the wealthy?

Stream this episode of Austin InSight, available now on the PBS App!

A look at the school vouchers legislation under consideration at the state capitol.

03/19/2025

We're back with all new episodes of Overheard with Evan Smith, kicking it off with David Axelrod, former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama, discusses his time at the White House and the current political climate.

Don't miss the premiere, tomorrow March 20 at 7:30pm, on Austin PBS!
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Stream, catch up, and rewatch your favorite episodes of Overheard with Evan Smith on the PBS App and pbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith 💻 📲

What a Bloody Mary Morning to remember! ☀️ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year’s Bloody Mary Morning ...
03/19/2025

What a Bloody Mary Morning to remember! ☀️ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year’s Bloody Mary Morning in the GSD&M backyard. There’s no better way to kick off the day than with great vibes, amazing people, and unforgettable music 🎶

Shoutout to the incredible artists who rocked the stage: Chief Cleopatra, David Ramirez, Larkin Poe, and Amber Mark! 🔥

And of course, we couldn’t have done it without our amazing partners/vendors who helped bring it all to life:
Tito's Handmade Vodka
axs
Bloody Revolution - Gourmet Bloody Mary Mixes
Brane Audio
Central Texas Chevy Dealers
PNC
Tacodeli
Coca-Cola
Amy's Ice Creams
Cuvee Coffee
Guayakí Yerba Mate
GSD&M

Until next time, Austin! ❤️

A journalist. An aide to Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson. A leader in the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment. Catch the b...
03/18/2025

A journalist. An aide to Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson. A leader in the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment. Catch the broadcast premiere of Lizcarpenterfilm's "Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter" to learn how Liz left her mark on history.

Tonight at 8pm, on Austin PBS!

Get the behind the scenes look on the making of  “Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter” in this piece from...
03/18/2025

Get the behind the scenes look on the making of “Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter” in this piece from Current.org.
Be sure to catch the premiere of Lizcarpenterfilm this Tuesday, March 18 at 8pm on Austin PBS!

Liz Carpenter, a reporter, political aide and feminist, talked back to Lyndon B. Johnson and used humor to win people over.

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