Austin PBS

12/26/2025

12/25/2025

Tis' the season for the Call The Midwife Holiday Special!🎄Senior members of the convent embark on a mercy mission, swapping the snowy East End of London for the sun-drenched terrain of Hong Kong. The rise in hospital births, and wider changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings. But their mission to the Far East is a chance to and work out what really matters

Don't miss the premiere tonight at 7pm on Austin PBS❄️

12/24/2025

This year marks 50 years for the Austin holiday shopping tradition the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. The executive producer, Bruce Willenzik, joins Austin InSight to talk about the early days and the role the event played in helping create Austin’s music scene.

This year marks 50 years for the Austin holiday shopping tradition the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. The executive producer, Bruce Willenzik, joins Austin InSi...

12/22/2025

Stream the latest episode of Overheard with Evan Smith with former U.S. attorney and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce White Vance, available to stream for free on at PBS.org and on the PBS App!📲 💻
Click here to watch --> pbs.org/video/joyce-vance-rna0o7/

12/20/2025

We're excited to partner with our friends at Long Center to giveaway 5 pairs of tickets the Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas by Chip Davis show on Dec 30th! Click the link below to enter for a chance to win and experience Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound🎄

🎟️ Click here to enter: https://forms.gle/dQmYCz1iJa85wC3m9

12/19/2025

If you grew up in Austin, you're probably not a Toys “R” Us kid, you're a Terra Toys kid. ✨ In the latest Authentically Austin, Laura Laughead takes you to the beloved local toy shop Terra Toys, a place standing in for Santa’s workshop since the 70s.
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Stream more episodes of Austin InSight available for free at PBS.org and on the PBS App
pbs.org/show/austin-insight

12/18/2025

Celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van D**e. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has delighted audiences on screen and stage for eight decades.

American Masters : "Starring Dick Van D**e" premieres Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm on Ausitn PBS!
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Can't catch the premiere? "Starring Dick Van D**e" is now streaming on PBS and the PBS app.
https://to.pbs.org/3KJYAdr

12/18/2025

Founding member of Grammy Award-winning rock band Wilco, singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy joins Overheard with Evan Smith to talk about his career and latest solo triple album "Twilight Override."

Stream this episode now, available on the PBS APP📲 💻:
pbs.org/video/jeff-tweedy-xiqkaa/

12/18/2025

PBS NewsHour will have special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation tonight at 8pm CT.
Watch via:
📺 Austin PBS 18.1
💻The PBS App: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/live
📱The Newshour YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFl322eBIMw

President Donald Trump will address the nation at 9 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The speech will be focus on the president’s accomplishments and look ahea...

12/16/2025

Stroke occurrence among young people is increasing - a survivor shares her story of recovery. Also, the popular Armadillo Christmas Bazaar marks its 50th anniversary.

Stream this episode of Austin InSight and more available to watch for free on the PBS App!

Stroke occurrence among young people is increasing - a survivor shares her story of recovery.

12/16/2025

🔎 Looking for your next favorite book?
Join the PBS Books Readers Club for a year-end special episode, where hosts Lauren,
Princess, Fred, and Heather reveal their top reads and most memorable author moments of
2025.
📆 December 17 at 8PM ET: https://www.facebook.com/events/698715763280804/