Austin PBS had a blast speaking yesterday at ATX TV Festival on the panel "The PBS Process," where we explored storytelling through the lens of PBS as a powerful platform. Featuring amazing panelists: Sara Robertson (Chief Operating Officer, Austin PBS) Bethiael Alemayoh (Director of Content & Distribution, Austin PBS) Tyler Coe (Creator/Director, How Are We Today?) Meghan Ross (Co-Creator/Director/Producer, How We Grieve) Emily Bolf (Producer, Austin City Limits TV) Melissa Reese (Executive Producer, Texas Monthly Presents: The Story) Thank you to moderator Sarah Pitre and to ATX TV Festival for having us!
About us
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique. In the Community Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year Austin PBS hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. Austin PBS's educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard. On the Air Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on Austin PBS and Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our Austin PBS Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, Austin PBS is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world. Online We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer Austin PBS Passport, a member benefit that allows Austin PBS members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!
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http://www.austinpbs.org
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- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1962
- Specialties
- content creation
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2504 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX 78705, US
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Austin PBS was proud to partner with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) to celebrate this year’s Hispanic Austin Leadership graduates! We were honored to host this special evening recognizing emerging and established leaders who are making a lasting impact across Central Texas. Congratulations to the entire HAL Class of 2026 — your leadership, passion, and commitment to community inspire us all. 📷: Francisco Gamez #AustinPBS #GAHCC #HispanicAustinLeadership #CommunityLeadership #CentralTexas
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Austin hosted the PBS Annual Meeting this year, bringing together PBS stations from across the country to share ideas, collaborate, and celebrate the future of public media. From conversations and community to seeing the impact of this work firsthand, it was a special week right here in Austin.💙
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Thank you KXAN for having Austin PBS President & CEO Luis Patino on yesterday to discuss the ACL Trust, designed to help preserve Austin City Limits. More information at acltrust.com. https://lnkd.in/etb6zBjv
Austin PBS CEO introduces ACL Trust and its goals
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📲 Take that old phone or laptop collecting dust in your closet and turn it into a donation to Austin PBS! Here's how: Head to trade.phobio.com/austinpbs Choose your device you want to donate Enter your info Ship it for free And that’s it! Phobio turns those old gadgets into a donation that goes to support Austin PBS initiatives, resources, and programming. Click the link in our bio or visit trade.phobio.com/austinpbs today
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Public media helps people move forward at every stage of life. From children discovering new ideas to adults deepening their understanding of the world.Your support today helps create the stories of tomorrow. Join Austin PBS during Public Media Giving Days and help keep public media growing, evolving and moving forward. #PMGD2026 #PublicMediaForward Click the link to support public media today 💙: https://lnkd.in/gFv3wf23
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Turn that old car into a donation to Austin PBS🚗 ✅ Call 855-996-KLRU (5578) or complete our donation form at austinpbs.careasy.org ✅Schedule a free pick-up ✅And we handle the rest, from selling your vehicle to providing a tax receipt It's that easy with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)! Head to austinpbs.careasy.org and give your old car a new purpose today.
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Do you love Austin PBS and want to make an impact? Now’s your chance! We’re looking for community-driven individuals to join the Austin PBS Community Advisory Board to help us better serve Central Texas. If you’re passionate about education, arts and culture, and public media, we want to hear from you! 📅 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gczGqT7z #AustinPBS #GetInvolved #PublicMedia #CommunityLeadership
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Go behind the scenes with Laura Laughead of Austin InSight on newest Austin PBS series, High School Quiz Show: Austin as Dr. Benjamin Kramer, Chief Education Officer at Austin PBS, discusses how the show furthers the mission of Austin PBS in supporting local education. 📚 🏆 -- Watch new episodes of both Austin InSight and HSQS: Austin, Thursdays on Austin PBS and streaming via the PBS App📲 💻 https://lnkd.in/gdAwmetB
Local “Brainiacs” Compete in New Austin PBS Show “High School Quiz Show: Austin”
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Think you’re smarter than a high schooler?🧠 See which of these Central Texas High Schools take home the win for the first season of High School Quiz Show: Austin 🏆: -Del Valle High School -Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) -Marble Falls High School -McCallum High School -Regents School of Austin -Round Rock High School -St. Michael's Prep -Westlake High School New episodes are available to stream Thursdays at 8pm on the PBS App and via the HSQS: Austin YouTube! 🔗 Click the link for more info: https://austinpbs.org/hsqs — Corporate support for High School Quiz show Austin comes Bank of America and H-E-B Tournament of Champions