KEDT - South Texas Public Broadcasting

11/01/2025

Watch the latest episode of South Texas Leaders at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Oct. 31 on KEDT. In this episode, United Way of the Coastal Bend President and CEO Stephanie Jordan shares her story of service with host Libby Averyt.

Support for Season 7 of South Texas Leaders is provided by Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi.

Check out the full schedule:

Judge Sandra Watts, Nueces County Senior Judge
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Al Jones, Retired American Bank CEO
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Sandra Alvarez, Del Mar Foundation Board President
Stream anything on pbs.org

Justen Evans, Miller High School Football Coach
Stream anything on pbs.org

Stephanie Jordan, United Way of the Coastal Bend President & CEO
Premiere: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

John Jackson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley
Premiere: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Melody Nixon-Bice, Former General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi
Premiere: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Gus Barrera, IBC Bank-Corpus Christi President & CEO
Premiere: Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane Hamilton, Former Dean and Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Premiere: Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Jay Wise, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director
Premiere: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Port of Corpus Christi Director of Community Relations
Premiere: Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Conrado Garcia, Retired West Oso ISD Superintendent
Premiere: Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

10/25/2025

Watch the latest episode of South Texas Leaders at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Oct. 24 on KEDT. In this episode, Miller High School Football Coach Justen Evans joins host Libby Averyt to discuss leadership techniques.

Support for Season 7 of South Texas Leaders is provided by Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi.

Check out the full schedule:

Judge Sandra Watts, Nueces County Senior Judge
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Al Jones, Retired American Bank CEO
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Sandra Alvarez, Del Mar Foundation Board President
Stream anything on pbs.org

Justen Evans, Miller High School Football Coach
Premiere: Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Stephanie Jordan, United Way of the Coastal Bend President & CEO
Premiere: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

John Jackson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley
Premiere: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Melody Nixon-Bice, Former General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi
Premiere: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Gus Barrera, IBC Bank-Corpus Christi President & CEO
Premiere: Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane Hamilton, Former Dean and Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Premiere: Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Jay Wise, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director
Premiere: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Port of Corpus Christi Director of Community Relations
Premiere: Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Conrado Garcia, Retired West Oso ISD Superintendent
Premiere: Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

10/23/2025

Watch the latest episode of South Texas Leaders at 7:30 p.m. TOMORROW, Oct. 24 on KEDT. In this episode, Miller High School Football Coach Justen Evans joins host Libby Averyt to discuss leadership techniques.

Support for Season 7 of South Texas Leaders is provided by Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi.

Check out the full schedule:

Judge Sandra Watts, Nueces County Senior Judge
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Al Jones, Retired American Bank CEO
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Sandra Alvarez, Del Mar Foundation Board President
Stream anything on pbs.org

Justen Evans, Miller High School Football Coach
Premiere: Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Stephanie Jordan, United Way of the Coastal Bend President & CEO
Premiere: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

John Jackson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley
Premiere: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Melody Nixon-Bice, Former General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi
Premiere: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Gus Barrera, IBC Bank-Corpus Christi President & CEO
Premiere: Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane Hamilton, Former Dean and Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Premiere: Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Jay Wise, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director
Premiere: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Port of Corpus Christi Director of Community Relations
Premiere: Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Conrado Garcia, Retired West Oso ISD Superintendent
Premiere: Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

10/18/2025

Watch the latest episode of South Texas Leaders at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Oct. 17 on KEDT. In this episode. Del Mar College Foundation Board President Sandra Alvarez joins host Libby Averyt to discuss the pivotal experiences that shaped her life and career.

Support for Season 7 of South Texas Leaders is provided by Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi.

Check out the full schedule:

Judge Sandra Watts, Nueces County Senior Judge
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Al Jones, Retired American Bank CEO
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Sandra Alvarez, Del Mar Foundation Board President
Premiere: Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Justen Evans, Miller High School Football Coach
Premiere: Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Stephanie Jordan, United Way of the Coastal Bend President & CEO
Premiere: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

John Jackson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley
Premiere: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Melody Nixon-Bice, Former General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi
Premiere: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Gus Barrera, IBC Bank-Corpus Christi President & CEO
Premiere: Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane Hamilton, Former Dean and Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Premiere: Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Jay Wise, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director
Premiere: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Port of Corpus Christi Director of Community Relations
Premiere: Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Conrado Garcia, Retired West Oso ISD Superintendent
Premiere: Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

10/17/2025

We have exciting news to share! Our neighbors from the city of Brownsville are featured in a new documentary, “From Rails to Trails,” available to stream RIGHT NOW on PBS.org and on the PBS app.

KEDT-FM’s Rob Boscamp got to speak with the director and producer, Dan Protess, about sharing the story about the one of America’s most unlikely grassroots movements, and his time in Brownsville highlighting the West Rail Trail. Listen to the full interview on KEDT Community Focus, wherever you stream your podcasts!

The will be holding a special screening of From Rails to Trailsbeginning at 8 p.m. at The Mitte at Liner Park on Friday, Oct. 17. To hear more about this screening and the City of Brownsville’s role in the documentary listen to today’s episode of South Texas Midday which features former Brownsville City Commissioner Dr. Rose Gowen.

Stream “From Rails to Trails” anytime on PBS.org or on the PBS App! Be sure to set your local station to KEDT!!💜

10/17/2025

Watch the latest episode of South Texas Leaders at 7:30 p.m. TOMORROW, Oct. 17 on KEDT. In this episode. Del Mar College Foundation Board President Sandra Alvarez joins host Libby Averyt to discuss the pivotal experiences that shaped her life and career.

Support for Season 7 of South Texas Leaders is provided by Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi.

Check out the full schedule:

Judge Sandra Watts, Nueces County Senior Judge
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Al Jones, Retired American Bank CEO
Stream anytime on pbs.org

Sandra Alvarez, Del Mar Foundation Board President
Premiere: Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Justen Evans, Miller High School Football Coach
Premiere: Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Stephanie Jordan, United Way of the Coastal Bend President & CEO
Premiere: Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

John Jackson, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Advisor, The Rockport Group at Morgan Stanley
Premiere: Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 9 10:30 a.m.

Melody Nixon-Bice, Former General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi
Premiere: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Gus Barrera, IBC Bank-Corpus Christi President & CEO
Premiere: Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary Jane Hamilton, Former Dean and Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Premiere: Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Jay Wise, Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director
Premiere: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey, Port of Corpus Christi Director of Community Relations
Premiere: Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Conrado Garcia, Retired West Oso ISD Superintendent
Premiere: Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Encore: Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

10/16/2025

Hey KEDT Kids Festival fans! Our Fall KEDT Kids Fest is just 2 DAYS AWAY!! Coming up on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. over 30 local organizations will be providing educational hands-on activities for the little ones and it’s 100% FREE!!

As we prepare for the big day we want to take a moment to thank the sponsors who are helping keep this fun event free to the public.

Thank you, Del Mar College and Corpus Christi Disposal for supporting KEDT!💜

10/15/2025

Hey KEDT Kids Festival fans! Our Fall KEDT Kids Fest is just DAYS AWAY!! Coming up on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. over 30 local organizations will be providing educational hands-on activities for the little ones and it’s 100% FREE!!

As we prepare for the big day we want to take a moment to thank the sponsors who are helping keep this fun event free to the public.

Thank you, for supporting KEDT and for helping Daniel Tiger make it to Corpus Christi for the KEDT Kids Festival!🥳💜

When you’re at KEDT Kids Festival, be sure to stop by the KEDT TV studio to meet and take a picture with Daniel Tiger!!🐯 ❤️🏡

See you soon!!

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

Hey KEDT Kids Festival fans! Our Fall KEDT Kids Fest is just DAYS AWAY!! Coming up on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. over 30 local organizations will be providing educational hands-on activities for the little ones and it’s 100% FREE!!

As we prepare for the big day we want to take a moment to thank the sponsors who are helping keep this fun event free to the public.

Thank you, CITGO Fueling Good for supporting KEDT and for helping Clifford the Big Red Dog make it to Corpus Christi for the KEDT Kids Festival!🥳💜

When you’re at KEDT Kids Festival, be sure to stop by the Del Mar College Center for Economic Development (located right next door to KEDT) to meet and take a picture with Clifford!🐾❤️

See you soon!!

10/14/2025

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