PBS El Paso is founded on the belief that media can do more – that it can foster discovery, inspire empowerment, and build understanding in our increasingly diverse, complex, and ever-changing world. Origin
The El Paso Public Television Foundation, a non-profit organization, began broadcasting non-commercial educational television in the El Paso area in 1978 as KCOS-TV, Channel 13. Viewers
KCOS-TV
's signal reaches a potential audience of 2 million people in three states and two countries: Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua, Mexico. Programming
Each weekday, KCOS provides over 10 hours of children programming that helps develop reading, math and science skills. It provides 17 hours a day, 7 days a week of public television, including the PBS Schedule, regional and national program acquisitions, and local productions. Sponsorship
KCOS-TV maintains the highest quality programming for its viewers through support generated from various corporations, foundations, and individuals. KCOS- TV has a membership of over 4,500 and counting. If you enjoy KCOS-TV's educationally enriched programming, we invite you to join us in celebrating our 35th anniversary by becoming a member TODAY! Donations from members and viewers like you represent the single largest source of support for public television stations such as KCOS-TV. Call (915) 594-5346 or visit www.kcostv.org for more information on how you can become a member.
