Austin PBS

10/12/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the stories, music, and traditions that have shaped Hispanic culture for generations!

Corridos have long been more than just music. They've helped share news, preserve history, and tell the stories of Mexican and Mexican American communities.

Take a look at the history of corridos and their connection to Central Texas, including right here in Austin!

10/10/2026

Big news! Austin PBS has been nominated for five Lone Star Emmy Awards! 🏆

From education and health to public affairs, human interest, and politics, we’re so proud to see the work of our talented Austin PBS team recognized across so many categories.

The celebration doesn’t stop there; Austin PBS Presents programs “The Daytripper”, “How Are We Today”, “Raise Your Head Up: Freedom Colonies in America”, “Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas”, “Making of a Million”, and “The Julia Ideson Building: Celebrating 100 Years” also received nominations.

Congratulations to Blair Waltman-Alexin, Laura Laughead, Morganne Bailey, Sara Robertson, Alexander Wolff, Carolyn Krawczyk, Jackie Ibarra, and all of our Austin PBS Presents nominees!

We’re incredibly proud of these programs and the people behind them. Watch the nominated work and more for FREE on the PBS App or head to our YouTube channel for the playlist at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTtRWTbWv1xE

10/10/2026

Local Content Creators and Filmmakers this is for you!
Join us for the Austin PBS Filmmaker Mixer Thursday, October 22nd to meet fellow creators, learn more about Austin PBS and our partnership opportunities, and immerse yourself in the local creative scene.

The first 50 attendees will receive a special gift. And you'll definitely want to stick around for a very special announcement!

This event fills up quickly so RSVP now at the link below to save your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-pbss-filmmaker-mixer-event-tickets-2002958574013?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Huge thanks to our partners for their support!
hyperreal film club
City Cast Austin
ATX Television Festival
Austin Film Commission
Austin School of Film
Women in Film & Television Austin
Connecther
Austin Asian American Film Festival
Indie Meme
Cine Las Americas
Austin Jewish Film Festival
Austin Film Society
Austin Film Festival
SXSW
Texas Film Commission
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
Glimmer Austin (sponsor)

10/02/2026

Rahm Emanuel talks to Evan Smith about whether he's running for president, why the American Dream feels out of reach for so many Americans, and what he would do differently on healthcare.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldAtI7gEGQY

09/30/2026

The Daytripper is back and Chet is headed to South Austin! Follow Chet as he races around the track at Circuit of The Americas, the only F1 course in the US. He swims at McKinney Falls State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife and learns the art of Texas wh***ey at Still Austin Wh***ey Co.. He eats burgers and fried chicken at a food truck park and finishes the day with a Michelin-starred steak at a BBQ joint.🍖

Tune in for an all new episode of The Daytripper, Thursday at 8 p.m. on Austin PBS!🚗

09/30/2026

Save the date!

Family Fest is coming to the Austin Central Library on October 17! Meet your favorite PBS KIDS characters, enjoy activities, storytimes, and giveaways.

NEW! ASL interpretation for Grover storytimes (10:30, 11:30, 12:30)

Bring the whole family and join the fun! RSVP at the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-pbs-family-fest-2026-tickets-2001233734973

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners H-E-B, Austin Community College District, Austin Public Library, CapMetroATX, and Favor Delivery for helping make Family Fest possible!

09/23/2026

There's still time to grab your tickets for the Texas Tribune Fest kicking off tomorrow!🎟️ Ask questions. Challenge ideas. Make your voice heard — and leave informed, inspired and ready for what’s next.

Be part of the record. Get your tickets today at https://trib.it/tribfest2026-media-austinPBS

The Texas Tribune Festival — three days of politics, policy, and ideas in the heart of Austin.

09/23/2026

Two guests. Two live conversations! Be a part of the live studio audience and hear these conversations first hand! Reserve your seat at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/austin-pbs-115372597221

Pati Jinich
TV host, chef and author
Taping Information
Sunday, Sept. 27
Member doors: 10:15 a.m.
General admission: 10:30 a.m.
Taping: 11 a.m.

Jennifer Palmieri
Former White House communications director
Taping Information
Monday, Sept. 28
Member doors: 1:15 p.m.
General admission: 1:30 p.m.
Taping: 2 p.m.

09/20/2026

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09/18/2026

Ringo Starr and Bruce Springsteen took over the big screen at Austin PBS!

We teamed up with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum for a special screening of Live from the LBJ Library Season 3, featuring both music legends. The night wrapped up with a conversation between Mark Updegrove and Austin PBS President Luis Patiño.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Studio A and be sure to stream “Live From the LBJ library” available now on the PBS App!
https://www.pbs.org/show/live-from-the-lbj-library-with-mark-updegrove/