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Austin PBS: Committed to Our Community. Driven by the Public Good.

For over 60 years, Austin PBS has been a trusted part of Central Texas, providing free, high-quality content and services that educate, inspire, and keep our community both informed and safe.

Our Impact: Educating, Engaging, and Inspiring

Servicing our Central Texas Neighborhood
  • Engaged thousands of community members through events, forums, and workshops.
  • Strengthened cross-sector collaboration by amplifying community voices and addressing local needs through our Community Advisory Board.
  • Supported training programs in education, childcare, and trust-building.
  • Delivered 35,000+ hours of free, educational, and engaging programming annually.
  • Showcased Austin to the world through Austin City Limits, the longest-running music television show in history.
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Providing Educational Services for All Central Texans

Providing Educational Services
  • High-quality, engaging, standards-aligned digital media for PK-12, plus school readiness programs like Play to Learn for children ages 2-4.
  • Free, non-commercial educational TV, available over the air and on kids’ favorite platforms—including Carl the Collector, PBS KIDS’ first series featuring an autistic lead. Plus, interactive educational games that promote learning through play.
  • Local community events that engage thousands of youth and educators each year, including our Family Fest, Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day, High School Quiz Show, Month of the Military Child, and our Writers Showcase Celebration - all free and open to the public.

Providing Vital Public Safety Information

Providing Vital Public Safety Information
  • Emergency Alerts: Delivering critical early warning communications to keep you safe
  • Reliable Resources: Providing clear guidance during crises when it matters most.
  • Open: For everyone, serving rural and remote communities across Central Texas.

Free, Trusted Local & National Programming for All

Commercial-free programming, including Austin PBS Originals Austin City Limits, Overheard with Evan Smith, Central Texas Gardener and more.

Award-winning, national programs like the beloved All Creatures Great & Small, Frontline, Antiques Roadshow, NOVA, Great Performances and more.

Reliable local community-centered reporting, including the award-winning series Decibel and Austin InSight, our new weekly program with news and feature journalism that covers the issues and people impacting central Texans.

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