Austin PBS

12/31/2024

Trace Jimmy Carter's rapid ascent in politics, dramatic fall from grace and unexpected resurrection, including Carter family home movies in American Experience | PBS "JIMMY CARTER"

Now streaming online, on YouTube and with the PBS App 📲 💻 →

Part of the award-winning "The Presidents" collection.

12/31/2024

🎆 Ring in the new year with acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles along with the National Symphony Orchestra for a night of song and celebration. With special guest appearances by Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and David Ryan Harris for this career-spanning night.

Don't miss an all new "Next at the Kennedy Center" tonight at 7pm followed by an encore presentation at 8:30pm on Austin PBS!🍾

12/30/2024

Revisit the life of the Georgia peanut farmer who rose to become our 39th president. The film traces his rapid ascent in politics, dramatic fall from grace, unexpected resurrection and post-presidential success as a humanitarian.

American Experience | PBS ”Jimmy Carter”
Premieres tonight at 7pm on Austin PBS

12/30/2024

Enjoy an evening of song honoring birth and birthworkers. This magical performance merges together a myriad of musical genres and spiritual backgrounds, to uplift voices and bring the heart to life!

Catch the broadcast premiere of Black Divas Thursday, Jan 2 at 7pm on Austin PBS.

12/29/2024

🚨 Last chance to give in 2024! With just a few days left, your support is critical to keeping our community connected and the programs you love going strong in 2025.

💻 Click here: https://web.austinpbs.org/3OZU7lx
📞 Or call 866-910-KLRU to donate before its too late!

Every gift makes a difference so make your donation before the clock strikes midnight on December 31!🎁

12/27/2024

🎵 "Can you tell me how to get… how to get to Sesame Street?" 🎵
Don’t worry, Central Texas! You can still count on Austin PBS KIDS to bring you the Sesame Street you know and love. Catch it on our KIDS channel or stream it for FREE anytime on the PBS KIDS app.

Austin PBS: Learning Happens Here.

12/25/2024

Curl up this holiday season with your favorites from PBS. From special music to delicious food, there's something for everyone in this festive lineup. Check out this holiday programming below or on the PBS App! ❄️
pbs.org/articles/what-to-watch-on-pbs-over-the-holidays

12/25/2024

Wishing you warmth, joy, and togetherness this season from all of us at Austin PBS! As you relax and connect with loved ones, explore our incredible lineup of programs, perfect for inspiring, entertaining, and enriching your holiday season. Here’s to closing the year with gratitude and looking ahead to bright new beginnings!❄️ ❤️
AustinPBS.org/schedule

12/23/2024

🎄 This holiday season, give the gift of community with a donation to Austin PBS! Your support powers essential services and beloved programs like All Creatures Great and Small, Finding Your Roots, and Austin InSight, along with exciting new documentaries, series, and performances coming in 2025.

💻 Click here: https://web.austinpbs.org/3OZU7lx
📞 Or call 866-910-KLRU to donate today! 🎁

Every dollar helps us connect and inspire our Central Texas community. Thank you for sharing the spirit of generosity with Austin PBS this holiday season. 💙

12/22/2024

Your favorite holiday tradition is back! 🎄 The Holiday Special returns Wed, Dec 25 at 8/7c.

12/21/2024

Follow the stories of those with young-onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) as they share the experience of their diagnosis and illness in the 3rd installment of Made in Texas | “The Only Day We Have” available to stream now on the PBS APP!
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To learn more about the Texas PBS "Made In Texas" series and to stream the full series visit PBS.org/show/made-in-texas or download the PBS App today.


https://www.pbs.org/video/the-only-day-we-have-t9lq37/

People with young-onset Parkinson’s share the experience of their diagnosis and illness.

12/20/2024

This week on Austin InSight we're bringing you the first edition of "Authentically Austin", where our hosts highlight the great businesses that make Austin special!

Check out this full segment as Laura Laughead takes you inside Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop, an East Austin family run restaurant that’s been serving up Tex Mex since 1962. You can watch more Austin InSight at AustinPBS.org/show/austin-insight or stream for free on the PBS app.

Have you been to Joe's Bakery? Tell us your favorite memory or go-to order in the comments!🍳
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Support for Austin InSight is provided in part by Sally and James Gavin, Suerte, Este ATX, and Bar Toti Restaurants.

12/20/2024

✏️The Austin PBS Kids Writers Showcase returns in January 2025! 📚

We’re looking for creative writers and illustrators from Kindergarten to 5th grade to share their original stories—in English or Spanish! Every story will be published on our website, and selected writers will have the chance to present their work here at the Austin PBS Media Center.

To learn more about the program, rules, and updates visit AustinPBS.org/Writers📝
And be sure to share this with a talented young writer in your life to start brainstorming today!

12/19/2024

Be My Neighbor Day at Fort Cavazos was a grr-ific day! 🐯 We had the pleasure of teaming up with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, PNC Grow Up Great, Fred Rogers Productions, and The Tom Ramsey Foundation to celebrate our amazing military families🫶

From an unforgettable performance by Daniel, to giving away 1,000 bike vouchers to some very special kids, it was a day full of smiles and joy. 🚲

A BIG thank you to all of our partners and families who joined us for neighborly fun and for helping to make this day so meaningful!💛

12/18/2024

12/17/2024

Tis the season, and viewers like you are cordially invited to enjoy our favorite PBS holiday tradition! Featuring stars of stage and screen Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol and the iconic The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square,

“Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir” Premieres tonight at 7pm on Austin PBS, andis now streaming on the PBS app🎄 🎁
pbs.org/tabernaclechoir

12/17/2024

🚨 Last call for registration!🚨PreK-2nd grade teachers, don’t miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit with hands-on media approaches for young learners & earn certificate hours with PBS Kids, FREE self-paced learning paths available in English & Spanish! ! 📚

Visit teach.pbskids.org to grab one of the last spots and be sure to share and tag with an educator in your life🍎
*Austin PBS is a TEA CPE Approved Provider*

12/17/2024

Struggling to find the perfect last minute gift?🎁 Treat your loved ones with the ultimate stocking stuffer - Big Deal raffle tickets! it's the perfect gift catering to every taste; be it music lovers, film buffs, foodies and more including:

🎟️2 Music Badges to the 2025 SXSW Festival
🎟️2 Passes to the 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival
🎟️2 Camp Badges for ATX Television Festival Season 14
🎟️2 Whole Enchilada Tickets for Hot Luck Fest
🎟️2 Passes to the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
🎟️2 3-Day VIP Passes to the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
🎟️2 Producers Badges to the 2025 Austin Film Festival & Conference
🎟️4 Passes to an Austin City Limits Season 51 Taping
🎟️2 VIP Tickets to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

Click here: https://web.austinpbs.org/3OZ6P3W