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!

Education

News & Journalism

Austin PBS

Luis Patino

Benjamin Kramer

Emafely Garcia Amador

Chris Collins

Elizabeth Perch

Sara Robertson

Carolyn Connolly

Oliver Rowe

Chris Ostertag

Jonathon Stevison

Amanda Millwee

Jj Weber

The Leadership Team at Austin PBS is tasked with setting the strategic vision and overseeing all operational aspects to ensure the station's mission of serving the community is fulfilled. This team collaborates to drive initiatives in education, arts & culture, news & public affairs, and content creation, while fostering community engagement and maintaining financial stability. They ensure that Austin PBS remains a trusted storyteller and valuable partner to its community, both on-air and online.

Leadership Team

Production Team

Development Team

Leadership Team

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Other teams at Austin PBS

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