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Explore the American Revolution with Ken Burns' Collection on PBS LearningMedia, a FREE educational resource for teachers! Sign up for the FREE "From Film to Classroom" webinar with PBS Teachers and KERA, where you'll walk away with:

• Resources aligned to TEKS that promote deeper engagement and learning
• Ready-to-use video clips, interactive maps, guidance from master teachers
• 1 hour of CPE credit
• And more!

Sign up now at the link below to bring a piece of history to life in your classroom📚
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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!

This is The Texas Tribune Festival: bold ideas, real accountability, on the record. Get an up-close look at the ideas transforming our state and leave informed, inspired and ready for what’s next. Sept. 24–26 in downtown Austin.

🎟️ Get tickets:
https://trib.it/tribfest2026-media-austinPBS

How much do you really love local filmmakers?🎬
Every show from our station is either created by a local filmmaker or covers a story from our community so when you support Austin PBS, you support shorts, series, and films from Central Texas creators.

Check out these amazing new releases that highlight places, events, and perspectives that make our community unique.
Available to watch for free on the PBS App!📲

Join us Tuesday, September 15 at Austin PBS for two live tapings of the ATX Decides: Austin City Council Candidate Forums ahead of the November election. Hear directly from candidates for Austin City Council Districts 1 and 3 as they discuss the issues, priorities, and challenges facing the district and the future of Austin.

District 1 Candidates
Steven Brown
Alexandria Anderson
Amber Goodwin
Michael Nahas
Portia Riggens
Misael Ramos

District 3 Candidates
Brock Skinner
José Velásquez
Gavino Fernandez Jr.
Neha Shah

An RSVP is required so click the link below to head to the Austin PBS Eventbrite page and save your spot! K*T Austin Austin Current
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/austin-pbs-115372597221

Join us for the first FREE live taping of a brand new season of Overheard with Evan Smith with journalist and author Robert Draper!

We’re kicking things off with a conversation about his career as a domestic correspondent for The New York Times, his work with National Geographic, GQ and Texas Monthly, and his career as a New York Times bestselling author.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the live audience! Head to the link below to save your seat today.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-taping-overheard-with-evan-smith-featuring-robert-draper-tickets-1999029404762
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Taping Information
Friday, Sept 11, 2026
Doors: Members at 12:45pm | GA at 1:00pm
Taping: 1:30pm

Thanks to everyone who came out for our special screening of Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin, exploring the life, art, and legacy of the famed artist who helped make Austin 'Wierd'.

Austin InSight’s Laura Laughead kept the conversation going after the film with artists Billie Buck, Mishka Westell, Billy Perkins, and Bill Tavis for a panel all about Jim’s work and influence.

A big thank you to our panelists and all of our guests who came out to support the film and celebrate a true piece of Austin’s history with us!

Couldn’t make it? No worries! Armadillo Man is streaming for FREE now on the PBS App.
And become a member today to get advanced notice of upcoming events, screenings, and live tapings around the station