PBS El Paso

PBS El Paso Formerly , but still the same PBS station offering quality programming to the El Paso region for over 40 yrs. Follow us to find your community

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.

What an honor to bring this award home to the Borderland! Representing public media in El Paso is a responsibility we ch...
11/16/2025

What an honor to bring this award home to the Borderland! Representing public media in El Paso is a responsibility we cherish 💙

On the borderland, local stories have always mattered, with our rich history, culture and diverse communities, we have s...
11/15/2025

On the borderland, local stories have always mattered, with our rich history, culture and diverse communities, we have so much to celebrate! Help us keep our stories local and let us know how you were Raised on PBS! Comment or DM us with your story for a chance to be featured on station promos and be a part of something meaningful.

We need your vote!! Help PBS El Paso continue to bring quality educational programming to our community by casting your ...
11/13/2025

We need your vote!!
Help PBS El Paso continue to bring quality educational programming to our community by casting your vote in the City Bank Community Rewards Contest! Link in bio. 💛📺
Every vote helps us inspire more minds and share more local stories.
You may vote once every hour from now until December 5th.
👉 Swipe to learn more and make your voice count!

Vote here: https://www.city.bank/about/our-company/community-rewards/el-paso

11/02/2025

💀Feliz Dia de los Muertos💀
Today we  honor this beautiful tradition that celebrates life, love, and the memories of those who came before us. 🌺

🕯️ Step inside if you dare… 👻El Paso’s Monteleones Restaurant serves up more than just delicious Italian dishes, it’s al...
10/31/2025

🕯️ Step inside if you dare… 👻
El Paso’s Monteleones Restaurant serves up more than just delicious Italian dishes, it’s also serving spine-chilling stories of ghosts that never left.
From haunted halls to ghostly guests, discover the spooky secrets behind this local legend!
🎬 Catch the full episode of Only in El Paso on YouTube.com/onlyinelpaso!

Spooktacular fun with PBS KIDS! 👻🎃Get into the Halloween spirit with free crafts, games, and festive episodes featuring ...
10/31/2025

Spooktacular fun with PBS KIDS! 👻🎃
Get into the Halloween spirit with free crafts, games, and festive episodes featuring your favorite PBS KIDS friends! 🧡✨
Want more free educational fun year-round? 🧠💫
🎉 Follow for crafts, games, and local PBS events your kids will love!

This week on El Paso Physician, local medical experts discuss the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders in child...
10/30/2025

This week on El Paso Physician, local medical experts discuss the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders in children. Learn about how early care can make a lasting impact. 👶💙
Tune in tonight at 7 PM on Channel 13, on pbselpaso.org or Youtube.com/ for trusted health insights from your local professionals.
This program was underwritten by El Paso Children’s Hospital.
El Paso Physician is made possible by the

10/29/2025

Ever wonder how pediatric genetic testing can help doctors better understand your child’s health? 👶🧬
THURSDAY at 7PM, Channel 13, on pbselpaso.org or Youtube.com/.
This program was underwritten by El Paso Children's Hospital.
El Paso Physician is made possible by the

🎬✨ Thank you to all the amazing teens who entered the 's and PBS El Paso's TeenTober Fest Short Film Challenge! It was s...
10/28/2025

🎬✨ Thank you to all the amazing teens who entered the 's and PBS El Paso's TeenTober Fest Short Film Challenge! It was so hard to choose the top three, every film was spooktacular! 👻

The top three winners not only earned special prizes, but their short films will also air on PBS El Paso, Channel 13! 📺

AIR SCHEDULE:
🎃 Tune in this Friday for Halloween to catch these awesome 60-second films created by our talented local teens

🥇 1st Place: “The Boy in the Book” — airing at 12:27 PM and 6:57 PM
🥈 2nd Place: “The Whisper” — airing at 7:57 PM
🥉 3rd Place: “Shadow Man” — airing at 7:57 PM

All film entries will also be featured on our YouTube channel — stay tuned and enjoy the spooky creativity! 🎥✨

Happy 50th anniversary PBS News Hour! 🎉
10/20/2025

Happy 50th anniversary PBS News Hour! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who submitted a short film for ’s TeenTober Short Film Contest! 🎥👻 We had the spookiest time watch...
10/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who submitted a short film for ’s TeenTober Short Film Contest! 🎥👻 We had the spookiest time watching your films at last night’s TeenTober Fest. Each submission was spooktacular, the creativity and talent from El Paso’s teen filmmakers truly blew us away!

🎉 Congratulations to the top three winners!
Your films will air on PBS El Paso, Channel 13, this Halloween. Stay tuned for the official airtime so you don’t miss it!

10/18/2025

Join us at Premiere Cinemas Bassett Place on Saturday, October 18, at 12:00 PM for our PBS KIDS FREE Family Movie Day! 🎞️📽️🍿 Enjoy a Halloween special from Carl the Collector and the Weather Hunters! PLUS get a free educational activity sheet and stickers while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

Can't make this screening? No problem, we have them every month! Check back for updates 😁 visit kcostv.org/moviedays for more info.

Address

7500 Viscount Blvd., C33
El Paso, TX
79925

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19152496050

Website

https://www.city.bank/about/our-company/community-rewards/el-paso, https://donate.kcostv.org/

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