#  @austinpbs Austin PBS Austin PBS posts on YouTube about austin, hosted, texas, pbs the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCgmihDgYcKMfJV3zCXGmFvA/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -13% - [--] Month [------] -53% - [--] Months [-------] +257% - [--] Year [-------] +104,018% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCgmihDgYcKMfJV3zCXGmFvA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +200% - [--] Month [--] +4.40% - [--] Months [---] +21% - [--] Year [---] +2,089% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCgmihDgYcKMfJV3zCXGmFvA/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.74% - [--] Month [------] +1.50% - [--] Months [------] +6.30% - [--] Year [------] +12% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCgmihDgYcKMfJV3zCXGmFvA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [countries](/list/countries) [events](/list/events) #868 [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [stocks](/list/stocks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball) [gaming](/list/gaming) **Social topic influence** [austin](/topic/austin) #1459, [hosted](/topic/hosted) #355, [texas](/topic/texas), [pbs](/topic/pbs) #132, [laura](/topic/laura) #657, [public](/topic/public), [local](/topic/local), [social](/topic/social), [social media](/topic/social-media), [in the](/topic/in-the) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@klruorg](/creator/undefined) [@austincitylimitstv](/creator/undefined) [@decibelatx](/creator/undefined) [@austinisd](/creator/undefined) [@thedobieroadrunner](/creator/undefined) [@baklavahouseaustin](/creator/undefined) [@afterxtz](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Insights on Austin Shakespeares new production of Macbeth Actor Marc Pouhe and dramaturg Megha Pancholi discuss the new inventive production of Shakespeares Macbeth on stage Feb. [--] - March [--] at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center for Performing Arts. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2W74tNhN8nw) 2026-02-16T19:00Z 27.2K followers, [--] engagements "Meet Rep. Gina Hinojosa Democratic party frontrunner for governor of Texas In an in-depth interview Rep. Gina Hinojosa talks about why she's running for governor of Texas and her top policy priorities. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dGa_VyaCWwg) 2026-02-11T20:45Z 27.2K followers, 19.2K engagements "The changes coming to SXSW [----] From construction at the Austin Convention Center to fewer days to lower badge prices big changes are coming to SXSW [----]. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Claudette Godfrey the VP of Film and TV for SXSW on the changes you can expect. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hADtco8c69Y) 2025-05-07T18:00Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements "Root-knot nematodes Trisha Shirey Central Texas Gardener What causes stunted plants especially tomatoes okra pumpkins and even roses The problem could be root-knot nematodes. Trisha Shirey identifies them and explains organic controls like Clandosan Actinovate and sesame oil products. Root-knot nematodes root knot nematodes nematodes stunted plants garden pests organic gardening Clandosan crab shells actinovate sesame oil Lake Austin Spa Resort Central Texas KLRU Gardening (TV Genre) Root-knot nematodes root knot nematodes nematodes stunted plants garden pests organic gardening Clandosan crab" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pDkKVMaqm1w) 2013-06-19T13:20Z 27.2K followers, 15.3K engagements "Decibel Presents: DONUT4U A sweet story of community legacy and glazed delights for all ages. The Decibel team is proud to present this story by former Austin PBS intern and Rundberg resident Homero Perez. Perez explores what it takes to run one of Rundbergs most popular donut shops and how an apple fritter can bring together people from all corners of the globe. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decibelatx" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_dXuRSyOnVI) 2026-02-13T20:00Z 27.2K followers, [--] engagements "The Most Memorable Moments from SXSW [----] From aliens (or UAPs) the Criterion Closet chocolate from Dubai innovations in womens health a Whataburger themed museum and the return of Matthew McConaughey on the big screen this years SXSW made a Texas-sized name for itself especially ahead of the major changes coming next year. Austin InSights Laura Laughead has a look at the highlights. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tqDKlU0-erk) 2025-05-08T18:00Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements "Winter weather extremes are evidence of climate change hear from a leading climate scientist. University of Texas climate science professor Dr. Kerry Cook discusses the scientific reality of climate change and the outlook for more extreme weather. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wMWhF02opx8) 2026-02-02T19:00Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements "Struggling with dating in Austin Youre not alone. A therapist explains. If youre struggling with dating in Austin youre not the only one. Austin licensed marriage and family therapist (and former sex and relationships expert for Cosmopolitan) Sara Sloan explains why how we got here and what we can do to fix it. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=32KBH_SaAl8) 2026-02-12T22:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "What You Need To Know About ICE And State Laws Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis stated that APD would be changing its rules on when and how officers contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement. City leaders and APD have said state laws are pushing local law enforcement to work with ICE. But what are these laws and what do they require of local law enforcement Lets get into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=63C0QMOXUDk) 2026-01-30T22:43Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "50 years of Austins Armadillo Christmas Bazaar This year marks [--] 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 Austins music scene. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6dWu_mJAPHg) 2025-12-17T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] In part [--] we explored how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. As Austin public schools are struggling one North Austin school is thriving. IDEA Public Schools is the largest charter school network in Texas with nearly [-----] students across the state and over [----] students enrolled at [--] schools in Austin. In part [--] were exploring school choice. Its a big part of the education conversation in Austin and Texas. As more options open up to students and families we see that other schools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BJ5aMjKFBas) 2026-01-29T20:51Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Hows dating in Austin We asked Austinites Austin is consistently ranked as one of the top cities for singles in the country but the people here dont necessarily agree. Austin InSights Laura Laughead did a little investigative journalism at the Domain. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LwlL2keiIpQ) 2026-02-12T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.4 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd talks with Evan Smith about the danger of falling in love with another candidate and about what he sees for the Republicans (including Sarah Palin) in [----]. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics tax cuts Oval Office Michele Bachmann Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics tax cuts Oval Office Michele Bachmann" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YgevDWkPh34) 2011-07-07T19:49Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd Q&A http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd takes questions from our studio audience about Rick Perry the [----] Presidential election No Labels Republicans in Congress Tea Party and abortion & social issues. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics Rick Perry abortion No Labels Congress Republican Tea Party Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics Rick Perry abortion No Labels Congress Republican Tea Party" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=arCnWxO6lCY) 2011-07-07T19:51Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Wonderland garden in San AntonioRagna & Bob HerseyCentral Texas Gardener In San Antonio Ragna and Bob Hersey had the standard yard until Ragna gave it wonderland flair with dimension secret coves vibrant waterwise plants and art. Bob built structures and laid paths. Ragna dressed up her design with clever ideas using recycled scavenges including mirrors washing machine tub pots and even old paintings. Since Ragna went totally organic wildlife has returned to complete her joyous picture. Garden art no lawn gardens San Antonio garden rooms garden scavenges Gardening (TV Genre) Central Texas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bi1eX92ag50) 2013-06-05T15:28Z 27K followers, 65.4K engagements "The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. To figure out where did all these kids go we had to follow all the red string that led to AISD's declining enrollment. In part [--] we explored how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. That led us to school choice. In part [--] we looked at school choice. As more options open up to students and families we see that other schools are creating a more competitive environment for public schools. In the final part of the AISD mystery we ask -- what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e7b35SOGKJM) 2026-01-30T18:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A Year of Community Journalism in Austin As the year draws to an end we take a look back at some of the work weve done. But also send a huge thank you from our team to you Community reporting isnt possible without cue PBS voice viewers like you. Thank you to everyone who has talked to us - on and off camera. Thank you for sharing your stories - and sometimes homes - with us. Thank you for every taco every tip and every ounce of feedback But were not done yet. Were excited to continue our reporting in Rundberg for another year and share more stories of resilience culture and community. See" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hW6JynTw74o) 2025-12-29T17:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Keeping Austin Weird - its a convenience store and a music venue. A local convenience store and music venue is helping keep Austins famously quirky character alive and well. Rio Market is delightfully weird. Produced by Austin PBS intern Christopher Tamer. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k1eY64t2Wew) 2026-02-04T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.1 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd tells Evan Smith about two one-on-one meetings with Obama: one in [----] and another after the [----] mid-term elections. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Barack Obama Maureen Dowd politics Oval Office George W. Bush Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Barack Obama Maureen Dowd politics Oval Office George W. Bush" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k2BguqTTWfM) 2011-07-07T19:38Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Succulent plant insectsWizzie BrownCentral Texas Gardener What's that pest destroying your drought-loving agaves yuccas and cacti Tom and Wizzie Brown Texas AgriLife Extension Service Extension Program Specialist- IPM identify pests like agave snout weevils cactus bugs yucca bugs cactus scale and cochineal insects. Find out how to control and prevent them. Agave snout weevil succulent insects yucca bugs succulent plant garden design organic gardening cochineal insect succulent insect control Agave snout weevil succulent insects yucca bugs succulent plant garden design organic gardening" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=onqH_yYV2I4) 2011-07-28T14:00Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.2 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd and Evan Smith discuss focusing on the means of governing as well as on the ends on the social power of the presidency on the importance of trying to work with the other party and on speechmaking versus truly communicating. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Bill Clinton politics Oval Office George W. Bush Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Bill Clinton politics Oval Office George W. Bush" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wcxRoMTizeE) 2011-07-07T19:41Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "What Even Is The Big Beautiful Bill Youve probably heard a lot in the past few weeks about the big beautiful bill--but what is it And because were focusing on Rundberg this year how will it impact families in that community The Decibel team gets into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #hr1 #bigbeautifulbill #austin #rundberg #ICE" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xCSqI0Ug82Y) 2025-07-25T21:09Z 27K followers, [---] engagements "Central Texas Gardener: persimmons Not a fan of mouth-puckering persimmons Trisha Shirey demonstrates how to tell when a persimmon is ripe enough to eat along with other tips to take out the astringent bite. Get her favorite varieties including ones for smaller gardens. Check out her tasty recipes and how to store fresh persimmons until youre ready to use them. More info at www.klru.org/ctg. persimmon recipes Lake Austin Spa Tanenashi Fuyu Hachiya Tamopan ice cream persimmon recipes Lake Austin Spa Tanenashi Fuyu Hachiya Tamopan ice cream" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y18ti3cez4s) 2010-01-07T14:10Z 27.1K followers, 18.1K engagements "Fran Harris on Austin's bid for a WNBA team USA Today reports that Austin's official bid for a WNBA team has been submitted. In this interview former University of Texas basketball star Fran Harris discusses the advantages Austin offers for a WNBA team. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=09Z53Vn_jBs) 2025-02-17T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "One year of Austin InSight on Austin PBS: the top stories we covered In its first year Austin InSight has covered a lot of ground in sharing news features and long-form interviews on a variety of topics including education the July floods healthcare the legislature the restaurant scene SXSW iconic local favorites and more. Take a look back at some of the top stories. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0xCaBO4JGxc) 2025-12-31T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "What you need to know about redistricting during Texas special session The Texas legislature is considering redrawing congressional district lines to add Republican seats. Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock discusses the politics and priorities at the legislative special session. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CxtkeAocTE) 2025-07-28T18:00Z 26.6K followers, [--] engagements "Stunning Rebuke - Analysis of the Austins Failed Tax Rate Election Austin voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition Q a 20% property tax hike. Analysis from Austin American-Statesman reporter Austin Sanders. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2iY8uBoKhRU) 2025-11-06T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "New PBS show focused on mental health The new PBS show How Are We Today includes a cast of characters facing a variety of mental health challenges. Hear from show creator Tyler Coe a local Austin writer and filmmaker who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2kNDX_vzzxo) 2025-11-05T19:00Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "How the Central Texas Food Bank is responding to the SNAP freeze More than three million Texans face uncertainty about getting enough to eat and with SNAP caught in the crossfire of the government shutdown local food banks are bracing for a surge in need especially before the holidays. Central Texas Food Bank CEO Sari Vatske joins Austin InSight to explain the impact. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=34ai8959v9Q) 2025-11-10T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "72 Hours Without SNAP We spent one weekend at three Rundberg food banks while SNAP was on hold. Normally at the first of the month thousands of Texans would be receiving their SNAP benefits. On Nov. [--] that did not happen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in October that SNAP wouldnt be funded due to the ongoing government shutdown and it left many families scrambling to find additional food sources. Requests at food banks spiked. And while the shutdown has ended and funds are expected to be disbursed soon food banks dont think demand is going to go down. Follow us on social media -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3S-7Ne3okDs) 2025-11-14T17:20Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "How Local Food Banks in Rundberg Helped Residents The saga with SNAP benefits has been a confusing and for the thousands of people affected by the shutdown frustrating. But we talked to local food banks who have been a consistent help for residents while SNAP was on hold. While the shutdown has ended and funds are expected to be disbursed soon food banks dont think demand is going to go down. Learn more about how these food banks responded to the need in the community at decibelatx.org Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Si02L8UUHc) 2025-11-14T21:54Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Overheard w/ Evan Smith - A talk with Jane Goodall #shorts #conservation The late world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Jane Goodall joins Overheard with Evan Smith to discuss her legendary career. Stream this episode available to stream for FREE on the PBS App and PBS.org pbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4sXlIs7o1wE) 2025-10-23T00:00Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "What Did Rundberg Residents Have to Say About Prop Q The time after a local election can mean a few things results and recovery from the sprint of an election. But for us it also means its time to look at SPREADSHEETS AND DATA We know election results showed that Austinites voted no on Prop Q but we also wanted to see -- what did Rundberg voters have to say about it Prop Q would have increased Austin property taxes by about five cents per 100-dollars of value. Average Austin homeowners would have paid about 300-dollars more per year and that money would have gone to things like homelessness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7X_NHPm0rl8) 2025-11-06T20:47Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Can He Save This School In Five Months Mike Walker became principal at Dobie Middle School in July. His task Improving test scores by more than [--] points in order to avoid turning the campus over to a charter school. And students start testing this week. Is five months enough time to turn around a school Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ietWqCg_B4) 2025-12-01T16:35Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "How HAAM is helping Austins music community through ACA insurance price hikes Four million Texans could soon see a big increase in insurance costs if they get their insurance through the Affordable Care Act thanks to the pending end of federal government tax credits. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians explains what these tax credits are and what happens to Austins music scene if they expire. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7tVQjPDp3zs) 2025-11-19T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "PBS App - Austin PBS Short Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A2ePARIjr8s) 2025-11-12T11:39Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "How Will Healthcare Changes Impact Rundberg The Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment has ended and early numbers show Texans signed up in record numbers this year despite a big cost increase for many people. Enrollment numbers could change once bills arrive with the new increased premiums but with a federal subsidies program now ended things have changed. So how could this impact healthcare access in Rundberg The Decibel team breaks it down. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AV8X_-sVegM) 2026-01-20T20:33Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Can A Meme Save A Life Jeff Larson Thinks It Cant Hurt There are roughly [---] homeless individuals in District [--]. Jeff Larson is trying to help them all one meme at a time. Follow us on social media Follow Decibel on Facebook: facebook.com/decibelatx Follow Decibel on Instagram: instagram.com/decibelatx Follow Decibel on Tiktok: tiktok.com/decibelatx #rundberg #homelessness #homelessnessawareness KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AnOK63CV8BU) 2025-12-16T01:07Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Texas newcomer garden designLorsbachCentral Texas Gardener Kathleen Lorsbach learned a new plant vocabulary when she and her family moved to Texas. In Minnesota she knew just what to do. Now drought replaced snowfall. Kathleen fell in love with plants she'd never grown before designing a waterwise destination garden that reflects her new roots" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AsJDr1LtWrk) 2012-06-28T13:33Z 26.6K followers, 31.2K engagements "New rules for STRs: Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes breaks down the changes Austin has implemented new rules for short term rentals designed to protect neighborhoods and ensure the city is collecting hotel occupancy taxes from this popular lodging choice for visitors. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BMGAXO30d8E) 2025-10-20T18:00Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements "AISD board member on changes to the districts consolidation school closure plan Austin ISD has changed its recommendations on the districts draft consolidation plan taking three schools off the list of closures. Its a surprising but welcome change for many parents and staff members. Austin ISD District [--] school board member Candace Hunter joins Austin InSight to discuss the reasons behind the reversal and whats next. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BxGbsIWmltE) 2025-11-17T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A Latine cultural feast: Laboratorio - Old Time Radio Hour Edition Grammy-winning singer/songwriters Gaby Moreno and Mireya Ramos join Austin singer/songwriter and violinist Carrie Rodriguez for a unique evening of music and storytelling at the McCullough Theater on Nov. [--] Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DiQZD3R8vjU) 2025-10-28T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Trisha Shirey aguas frescas: Central Texas Gardener Blend refreshing drinks fresh from the garden's cucumbers melons and mint" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fc6odDbrMHw) 2008-09-22T14:49Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements "Declining public school enrollment - how does central Texas compare nationally Public school enrollment is declining in central Texas but its happening across the country. Linda Jacobson senior writer for The [--] discusses the national trend. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JR7NGlOWiLs) 2026-01-19T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A look at key constitutional amendments with Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock Texas voters will see [--] constitutional amendments on the ballot on election day. Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock discussed the water infrastructure fund and other key amendments. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LzxxmZOgpYE) 2025-11-03T19:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "How a Story About Homelessness Outreach Started With Coffee Memes Heres how a story on homelessness outreach in Rundberg started with coffee memes. In our latest story we introduce you to Jeff Larson a man who spends his morning sending out over [---] people coffee memes. I send them to homeless people I have the number of Larson says. It helps me keep in touch with them and find out where theyre where theyre located and where I can bring them food clothing. For Larson the memes are a connective thread to the homeless community in Rundberg. They help open a line of communication so he knows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MO6b4JSihLI) 2025-12-17T16:32Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "What Does Prop Q 'Buy' Rundberg Austinites are casting their ballots on Prop Q the tax rate election that could increase property taxes to pay for a host of services. But how will these services help Rundberg and Austin overall And what will it cost residents We get into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MmJNy5Frl3A) 2025-10-24T21:34Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] When the Austin Independent School District voted to close ten schools last year they cited many reasons but the biggest one Declining enrollment. Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. Sowhere did these students go In part one of this three part series we explore how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. Click the link in our bio to watch the full mystery. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N4fYW5xZTVg) 2026-01-21T22:14Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Michelin James Beard more: How Austins food scene won big in this years highest honors in dining By some estimates there are upwards of [----] restaurants in Austin. A select few have achieved national and international acclaim this year. Austin InSight has a recap of some of them. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OAzjH5OXDUk) 2025-12-29T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Ripples of Resistance - Austin PBS (Documentary Short Film) Ripples of Resistance explores Austins relationship with racial integration through the stories of three teenage Black girls in the early 1960s. Their various efforts- bolstered by their activist and educator parents - eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Municipal Pool in [----]. This is the story of how Saundra Kirk Janet Scott Means and her older sister Joan Means Khabele changed Austin forever. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ObW61jdAXlQ) 2025-12-09T13:45Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Empty Seats: Underenrollment In Austin Schools Late last year Austin ISD voted to close ten schools for many reasons but declining enrollment remains their biggest problem. Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. This begs the question where did these students go We explore how the pandemic low birthrates and school choice are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. Meredith Roberts: Producer Data Journalist Blair Waltman-Alexin: Producer Camera Operator Jackie Ibarra: Producer Camera Operator Miranda Liguez: Camera Operator Morganne Bailey: Camera Operator" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OwPVuMG1Duk) 2026-01-23T19:05Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Daytripper Special" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P-4wvj21KfI) 2011-08-12T19:59Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Leadership Austin Engage Series - Election 2020: Civic Engagement During A Pandemic The rapidly-approaching election on November 3rd will be unlike any other this country has witnessed. Some say we are in the middle of three pandemics COVID-19 social justice and political polarization. This time has reshaped every element of the political cycle from how campaigning and fundraising are conducted to the issues being discussed. Join our pre-election conversation as we explore the civic engagement landscape and how organizations are working to increase participation in traditionally" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PiOQL5jmQa8) 2020-10-14T19:15Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Inside the emotional hearing on the Kerr County flood response In a legislative committee hearing in Kerrville weeks after the devastating floods survivors delivered testimony as officials answered questions on what happened during and immediately after the disaster. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2aPcmvyJI) 2025-08-19T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Shower water catchmentDaphne RichardsCentral Texas Gardener Daphne shows how to collect shower water to return to the garden. She also explains how gray water can be used outside. Spice up the warm weather beds with her pick of the week Black Pearl pepper. Find out more at klru.org/ctg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PmIoMBJ5XeE) 2013-06-05T15:49Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Lawn to habitat garden Mary Lew & David Quesinberry Central Texas Gardener In Temple Texas Bell County Master Gardener Mary Lew Quesinberry and husband David wanted wildlife and low-water plants instead of lawn. Also they wanted adventure discovery and dimension. See how they moved native boulders to create platforms over winding granite paths natural screens for privacy coves for family fun and plants that bring wildlife antics right up close" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QgzcZBy1QsQ) 2013-09-25T14:01Z 26.8K followers, 16.2K engagements ""Top Chef" Amanda Turner's Culinary Success BRAVO Network "Top Chef" contestant Amanda Turner is leaving her mark on the Austin food scene with unique and passionate recipes at her downtown restaurant Olamaie. Our crew takes a behind-the-scenes peak into her kitchen Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QzLF-alww4o) 2025-02-27T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Funky fun beautiful gardenDani & Gary MossCentral Texas Gardener Dani and Gary Moss know how to work. They haul boulders built an English conservatory and a Chicksville hen house all by themselves. Plus they design gardens with wildlife and whimsical appeal. When they want to add a touch of art they make it themselves. Gary welds to suit the purpose and Dani catches the light with her stained glass. Adventure is their credo especially after spending four years on a Prevost bus when they went to look for America" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S4TsWjjMz8w) 2013-06-03T19:40Z 26.8K followers, 73K engagements "3 Reporters vs [--] Haunted House: Tax Rate Election Edition You want to know whats scary Not knowing whats on your ballot this upcoming election. So we walked through Bat City Scaregrounds to tell you some quick facts about the big item on Austin's ballot - Prop Q aka the tax rate election. What is Prop Q Prop Q asks voters to allow city council to increase property taxes more than what the states cap is which is 3.5% to help fund a host of city programs. It will increase property taxes by five cents per $100 of property value. So if you have a home worth about [------] which is the average in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S9xlkFb76gw) 2025-10-30T17:00Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "How an archeologist saved one of the most important sites in the Americas A documentary streaming on PBS tells the story of how one of the most important archeological sites in the Western Hemisphere has been unearthed right here in Central Texas rewriting everything we thought we knew about how people first came to the Americas. The award-winning Stones are Speaking follows archeologist Mike Collins as he saves the Gault Archaeological Site from being looted and eventually destroyed. Austin InSights Laura Laughead sat down with Texas journalist Olive Talley the director producer and writer." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SWNvAecKogc) 2025-11-13T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Austin artist Courtney Enriquez wins "Emerging Artist" award with Loteria-inspired creations A conversation with artist Courtney Enriquez about how her Mexican-American heritage infuses her artwork. Her creative adaptation of images from the traditional Mexican bingo game Loteria earned her the Emerging Artist award from the City of Austins Mexican American Cultural Center Awards of Excellence. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SeFVIYIU0iU) 2025-10-21T18:00Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements "Austin Revealed: A Tale of Two Cities African Americans in Austin have historically formed communities east of I-35 originally by law. Today gentrification threatens to dissolve the close-knit relationships and communities built over time. This project is produced in conjunction with THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS. Find more information at www.pbs.org/manyrivers Major corporate support for The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross is provided by Bank of America. Additional corporate funding is provided by The Coca-Cola Company and McDonald's. Leadership support is generously" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ti6RnKl_REw) 2014-01-02T18:06Z 26.5K followers, 13.6K engagements "Check Out This Art The Asian American Resource Center in Rundberg hosted an art show recently. What made it special The art is made by local artists who all spoke to their personal cultural heritage and how that influences their art. There were [--] artists: Sun-Jue Shin Allen Yu and Sandeep Chandran. Sun-Jue and Allen worked together on an art exhibit called Diaspora Offerings. As first-generation and second generation Americans they created ceramic art that is humorous but familiar making it easy to identify the Asian influences in their work. It is really very much about the diaspora struggle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7nSgATvDUY) 2025-11-19T20:06Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "She cracked her neck and had a stroke at [--]. How she learned to live again. In the U.S. stroke is the 5th most common cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability. Now health experts say that more young people are having strokes. That actually includes Austin PBS employee Lily Angelle. She had a serious stroke in February and had to re-learn how to talk walk and live. But her recovery some might say especially this time of year is a miracle. Austin InSights Laura Laughead shares her story. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXMuwkoMbTE) 2025-12-15T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "When to prune clumping grasses Daphne Richards Central Texas Gardener Ornamental clumping grasses bring structural texture and wildlife habitat to the garden. When they go dormant in winter when should we prune and how far do we cut Get Daphne's tips" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VhAOXoEemco) 2013-06-05T16:03Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "The story of Terra Toys Austins most magical and unique toy shop (for kids and adults) With hundreds of thousands of items from dolls stuffed animals antique toys handmade wooden toys and more you could easily mistake Terra Toys for Santas workshop in the North Pole more like North Austin. Austin InSights Laura Laughead takes you inside for a look at their history and their unique intentional approach to toys and toymaking. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VqZTb-Lb0ws) 2025-12-22T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about P. Terrys distinctive retro design motif. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry explains the iconic burger stands distinctive retro design motif. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W5eZWKBRA2U) 2025-12-08T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "One to Watch: Texas U.S. Senate Race A look at the [----] U.S. Senate race in Texas with The Texas Tribunes Washington Correspondent Gabby Birenbaum. Insights on the dynamic primary contests in both major parties. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WbW8_eZLh60) 2026-01-12T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Texas Advocacy Project on how to spot signs of domestic violence and how to support survivors In [----] [---] Texans were killed by their intimate partner. Thats according to the latest report from the Texas Council on Family Violence. For Domestic Violence Awareness month Austin InSight spoke with Heather Bellino the CEO of the Texas Advocacy Project as well as Tina Carloni a survivor. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wwje8RAtYRo) 2025-10-29T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about entrepreneurship. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about entrepreneurship - a driving force behind the launch of the popular local burger stand. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6zNpjOEkEw) 2025-12-03T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "Native plant design for small gardenIda BujanCentral Texas Gardener In her new down-sized garden in Kyle Ida Bujan wanted native plants to restore wildlife diversity. Plus she didn't want to spend her evenings with a water hose See how she reduced her lawn thumbprint with layers of fragrance color and texture that rate attention from the neighbors and populate her garden with bees birds and butterflies. Watch all our gardens at klru.org/ctg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YB2o8KUmG1E) 2012-10-24T15:01Z 26.6K followers, 38.2K engagements "Bikes Tamales Toys and Santa Claus Last week hundreds of cyclers decked in lights and Santa hats zipped through downtown Austin to benefit kids in Rundberg. For the past six years Angel Martinez an organizer for Texas BMX Round Up has put together a bike ride and toy drive to benefit the Gift of Giving Project an initiative by Austin Voices for Education and Youth to give kids at Dobie Middle School toys for their siblings. "It's super cool because the kids go and pick a toy for their sibling" Martinez says. "They wrap it so their siblings can have something to open." The bike ride brings" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YD1NN2lk0I0) 2025-12-19T18:28Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Fit Checks at Austin's Viva la Vida Festival Music art and calaveras all came together at the annual Viva la Vida Festival in downtown Austin. 💀 Despite the rain people came out to celebrate Da de Los Muertos a holiday that celebrates and honors lost loved one with music and lots of color. Check out some of the outfits we saw there. #atx #news #austin #diademuertos #festival #texas Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YWmMox4BREc) 2025-11-04T21:27Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Treaty Oaks - Austin PBS Short Attempted Murder of Austin's Most Famous Tree Did you know that in [----] someone poisoned Austin's 600-year-old Treaty Oak with enough herbicide to kill [---] trees It was a bizarre occult love ritual that shocked the world. Paul Cullen drew a "magic circle" around the historic tree hoping to kill his unrequited love by killing "the biggest living thing" he could find. Want to know more 🎬 Watch the full Austin InSight investigation for free on Austin PBS or on the PBS app. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZfjIJgyzdBI) 2025-10-20T16:29Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements "Is [--] Months Enough Time to Save a School Students at Dobie Webb and Burnet Middle Schools are testing this week --and it's a big deal. The results from these tests could determine whether these neighborhood schools become charters in the [----] - [----] school year. When the Austin Independent School District approved turnaround plans for these schools back in June they also approved a backup plan: an [----] charter contingency. The backup plan includes the district partnering with a potential charter school if "significant progress" was not by December. So what's progress According to AISD these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_IQUZ0KIPk8) 2025-12-04T18:09Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A breakdown of the incentives bill boosting Texas TV and film industry A new bill making headway at the state Capitol is aimed at bringing more film and TV productions to Texas and making the Lone Star State the movie capital of the world. SB22 would provide $2.5 billion over [--] years into the new Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive fund and the bill has bipartisan support and the backing of major celebrities. However there are some concerns about the bills subjective language. Austin InSight breaks down what you need to know with Media for Texas co-founders Chase Musslewhite and Grant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_yrS7D9eG9A) 2025-05-21T18:00Z 27K followers, [---] engagements "New Immigration Laws Can Be Confusing -- Have Any Questions News just broke about how the Austin Police Department is changing its rules over how officers report people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to KUT it's a notable change from current policy. With new bills taking effect this year there's a lot of information about ICE and how they're working with local law enforcement agencies. We know it can get confusing to understand it all so we're currently working on an explainer on what this means and what it will look like in local communities. If you have any questions let" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a5wzfY0dq-o) 2026-01-14T23:01Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements "Backyard habitatJackie DavisCentral Texas Gardener Jackie Davis is always throwing a garden party. It often includes family friends and neighbors but the wildlife stops by every day from dawn to dark. It's a far different scene than when she bought her small-lot house complete with dying trees and dog-trampled yard. Now her Certified Backyard Habitat is always full of life including over [---] species of birds. She's a member of Travis Audubon the Native Plant Society and the Austin Butterfly Forum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aW5UE2RliaI) 2012-10-02T14:32Z 26.8K followers, 21.1K engagements "Local Journalists Take on the Turkey Trot A turkey trot hates to see us coming 🏃🏽♀💨 Heres to another year of using the Turkey Trot to give a reporting update 🫡 Well be staying in Rundberg for another year. Usually around this time of year our Community Advisory Board (CAB) votes on a new location for us to go. This year however the Decibel team and our Rundberg Sounding Board felt like we had make work to do. Well be continuing our coverage on stories like the future of Dobie Middle School as well as pursing other suggested stories. We want to continue to outreach this year. One way were" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=abD9H91Nv4Q) 2025-11-28T19:35Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A conversation with Rep. James Talarico: The aspiring preacher making a name in Texas politics With tens of millions of views on TikTok along with national media coverage Representative James Talarico a Democrat from Round Rock has been dubbed the next big thing in Texas politics. In a special edition of Austin InSight host Laura Laughead sat down with the representative and aspiring preacher to talk about the state of political affairs in Texas his outspoken faith and his future. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ao3BmA1pt54) 2025-07-01T18:00Z 26.8K followers, 278.5K engagements "Steve: From Combat Vet to Leading Innovation at Samsung Austin Semiconductor Steve Vigil had a 26-year career in the Army. He was then hired on at Samsung Austin Semiconductor where he is now helping lead the way in the manufacture of chips for next-generation automobiles. His story provides an example for life after the military and how to advance within one of Central Texas most important industries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgwworaWZyE) 2021-03-30T18:25Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Inside look of "The American Revolution" w/ Ken Burns #shorts A few months ago we had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Burns at The American Revolution screening at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum to get an inside look at the making of the series. Stream the full series now for free on the PBS App Click here to stream: pbs.org/show/the-american-revolution -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c6-PXt-gVQk) 2025-11-26T18:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Million Man March [--] years later: Filmmaker & Activist Glenn Towery discusses the monumental event Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dr1plVT6rHY) 2025-10-23T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Central Texas GardenerSept. [--] 2011Bulbs Chris Wiesinger from The Southern Bulb Company selects drought-tough naturalizing spring bulbs. Find out more in his book Heirloom Bulbs for Today co-authored with Cherie Colburn. On tour visit Lauren and Scott Ogden's Austin garden. Daphne explains how to divide bearded iris to promote flowering. Trisha Shirey demonstrates row cover to shade in heat protect in freeze and fend off insects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ecCek4lbE4s) 2011-09-14T14:19Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "A Conversation with Patrick Terry - inspiration entrepreneurship and the future of P. Terrys In a revealing in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry discusses his early inspiration for the iconic burger stand the commitment to fresh ingredients the priority he places on community giving and more. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fku50XT6U1I) 2025-12-10T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "A look inside the largest collection of SNL history in the world Its the show that made American television and now Austinites can get an exclusive look at Saturday Night Lives history at UTs Harry Ransom Center. Austin InSights Laura Laughead speaks with the guest curator of Live from New York: the Lorne Michaels Collection. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ho5V-FwNTA8) 2026-01-14T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "How the Texas Access to Justice Foundation is supporting veterans this Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day the Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week provides free civil legal services for veterans and their families a program put on by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. The foundations executive director and State Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby explain the issues most impacting Texas veterans and how they can access support year round. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jGUkuk3-ynE) 2025-11-24T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "Many Camp Mystic structures are in the floodplain. Why Camp Mystic cabins where all but one of the flood [--] deaths occurred were dangerously close to the Guadalupe River. An expert from Syracuse University discusses the role of floodplain management. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jt2XgcE81Ok) 2025-08-05T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Austin InSight Op/Ed: Commentary for and against Proposition Q In Austin InSights occasional commentary segment hear two perspectives on Austins tax rate election. An advocate for low income families supports the proposition while the Austin Chamber of Commerce opposes it. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=juMcxHoFnNY) 2025-11-04T19:00Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Late summer and fall vegetables John Dromgoole Central Texas Gardener Even when it's hot there are lots of plants to start as seeds for transplanting later. Plus many transplants can take the heat with a bit of shade to produce this fall before frost. Get tips from John Dromgoole on starting seeds and growing plants in heat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jyuGhEya3JE) 2013-06-25T13:34Z 26.8K followers, 11.9K engagements "P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about his early inspiration. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about what inspired him to launch the iconic local burger stand. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kv2N3yWH5qQ) 2025-12-02T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "From Chappell Roan coasters to local art: the favorite finds at Austins Blue Genie Art Bazaar If youre still on the hunt for that perfect Christmas gift and youre hoping to look local first this holiday the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is back and making holiday shopping simple. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with one of the founders Dana Younger about the best gifts for the nice and the naughty in your life. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTTzWLn-5Mc) 2025-12-24T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "This Austin start-up has created a fitbit to track your gut health Austin is a major home for tech innovation but can gut instinct or more accurately gut information lead to start-up success That question is being answered by the team at Throne Science with a new product thats like a Fitbit for your toilet. The device uses AI to analyze your waste and give you insight on your gut health in minutes. Austin InSights Laura Laughead reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mi2ZVd_pnpc) 2025-11-26T19:01Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "9 Hours of Austin ISDs School Board Meeting in [--] Minutes Last week the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close [--] campuses and relocate most of the districts dual language programs. The vote came early Friday morning (at around 2am ) after hours of public comment from community members. District officials have said these moves are necessary to balance out a roughly $19 million budget deficit and cut the number of empty seats. Eight elementary schools are slated to close: Barrington Becker Dawson Oak Springs Ridgetop Sunset Valley Widn and Winn Montessori. Two middle schools will also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nDdngZXev44) 2025-11-24T22:26Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trisha's tough plants: Central Texas Gardener Want some tough plants Get Trisha Shirey's list for tough top performers in sun and shade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ni42tN68txk) 2009-06-11T13:45Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements "Paradise garden in Liberty HillApril & Cliff HendricksCentral Texas Gardener April and Cliff Hendricks wanted wide open spaces filled with native plants and wildlife. They wanted close-up gardens too where they could fulfill their imaginations and hand-crafted artistry. With family friends and innovative scavenges they created their paradise in Liberty Hill uniting their home with the natural world" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oxqzUmxfDz4) 2013-06-05T15:17Z 26.8K followers, 27.4K engagements "Kerr County Floods Documentary: The Help and the Hope Two weeks after the catastrophic July [--] floods Laura Laughead and the Austin InSight team take you to hard-hit Kerr County. The initial shock has worn off as the community now grapples with grief. The difficult road to rebuilding may just be beginning but theyre not doing it alone. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q9ygaATH5D0) 2025-08-14T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Welcome to Rundberg: Teen Tech Center Edition Welcome to Rundberg: Teen Tech Center Edition 🎮🎧 Its a pretty amazing space says Kate Stofko director of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Tucked inside the North Austin YMCA the Teen Tech Center is a space where Rundberg teens can access the newest technology all for free. The center teaches students how to use state-of-the-art tools like VR headsets a recording studio and 3D printers while also encouraging students to express their creativity. The center which has been open for about a year serves teens ages [--] through [--]. It can be intimidating" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rAkcXpOlezo) 2025-10-23T19:08Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Austin Mayor Kirk Watson on the Tax Rate Election Austin Mayor Kirk Watson discusses the need for higher property taxes to fully fund the citys homeless strategy and other top priorities. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rTBFftKmKOI) 2025-10-30T18:00Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Parents organize to fight proposed Austin ISD consolidation plan Maplewood Elementary School parent Adam Sparks says Austin ISDs proposed school consolidation plan should be delayed for one year to give the parents and teachers more time to consider its impact and to change the plan. Hes helping lead the Lets Get It Right AISD campaign. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sap9NSCS4to) 2025-10-27T18:01Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Native grassesShirley & Brian LoflinCentral Texas Gardener Meet the native grasses that flourish in fields and gardens with Tom Spencer and Shirley and Brian Loflin authors of Grasses of the Hill Country" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sxdgZBSHgFA) 2012-09-26T18:58Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "The highlights from the [----] Austin Film Festival Austin is home to a thriving film industry which played a starring role in this years Austin Film Festival. Several films made locally had their world premieres along with some high profile premieres featuring talent connected to Texas all of them excited for the states new film incentive program that went into effect in September. Austin InSights Laura Laughead has the highlights. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tC1QVeLmHkA) 2025-11-11T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements "How a UT Da de Los Muertos celebration takes on new meaning amid fears of consolidation cuts As the University of Texas considers consolidating programs within the College of Liberal Arts students in UTs Latino Studies Department mark their annual Ofrenda and Day of the Dead celebration. Austin InSights news intern Elijah Carll reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uSI63OeFM48) 2025-11-12T19:01Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements "Pond design big and tinyWernli gardenCentral Texas Gardener To attract wildlife Lynne and Gary Wernli tuck in tiny container ponds and fountains all over their Cedar Park garden filled with plants to feed birds butterflies and bees. Then they took the big leap to a full-sized pond that brings in creatures of all kinds for a drink a bath and to pose for Lynne's camera" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vl3gs7zdDrY) 2012-05-30T16:36Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Meteorologist explains the climate conditions that led to devastating Kerr County floods Experts say climate changes is a root cause of the recent flooding in Central Texas and more frequent and more dangerous weather disasters overall. KVUE-TV chief meteorologist Hunter Williams explains the connection between climate and catastrophic weather events. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vm2dIeD-E70) 2025-07-29T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Need Help Signing Up For Insurance She Can Help. With expiring ACA subsidies that has caused premiums to skyrocket people have been opting out of insurance. It's something Ashleigh Alvarez a program manager for health coverage at Foundation Communities has seen firsthand. "We kind of saw a decrease in appointments this year from last year and we feel that that was a big big reason why was because people there was just so much uncertainty" Alvarez says. While there still some uncertainty over subsidies Alvarez says organizations like hers are there to give people steady information about their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wITFvf1vgJU) 2026-01-13T20:39Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements ""Top Chef" Amanda Turner's Favorite Holiday Recipe "Top Chef" contestant Amanda Turner shares her favorite holiday recipe passed down from her grandmother. With cornbread seasoning and a lot of love this delightful dish makes for the perfect seasonal meal. Link to full recipe: https://www.starchefs.com/recipes/duck-terrine Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yFHfC6Nk0Mc) 2025-02-12T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Central Texas Gardener: 6/19/10 Pep up your patio or balcony with designer Jenny Peterson's easy and inexpensive solutions. She and Tom Spencer illustrate how to turn a bland space even a tiny one into a retreat with personality. Daphne Richards identifies the strangling weed Smilax bona-nox. John Dromgoole promotes front yard vegetable gardens including square foot gardens. On tour visit Lana & Robert Beyer's garden makeover" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zIX_whLn68Y) 2010-06-17T13:41Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU: Welcome to Austin KLRU produced this video to welcome some out of town guests to our great city. Special thanks to rockstars The Biscuit Brothers for providing the soundtrack. Producer/videographer: Sara Robertson Editor/animator: Eve Tarlo Additional graphics and videography by Mark Pedini & Eve Tarlo Music & Lyrics performed by The Biscuit Brothers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-MQ12U5Idj4) 2010-05-25T00:01Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "KLRU Logo Animation of KLRU's tagline logo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=03y-gN2qLZY) 2007-06-09T14:40Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "#whyKLRU Quality" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=055HYj2s2UI) 2011-08-16T16:33Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Terry Lickona presents #yourklru" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0NohW4bI8M0) 2015-05-28T00:14Z 24.2K followers, [---] engagements "Austin City Limits on KLRU" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ZFjCItBDhQ) 2012-08-01T21:27Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "The Texas Lege Wants To Pass School Vouchers. How Will It Impact Rundberg Families and staff from Rundberg joined with many others from across the state last month to protest school vouchers. Theres been a lot of discussion around these both for and against them. But what are school vouchers And what will they look like in Texas Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #texaslege #schoolvouchers #austin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0d1jiFcW_8s) 2025-03-21T13:00Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "What Austin Could Learn from the California Fires Are wildfire risk conditions in Austin similar to that of the Palisades Fire in southern California Kari Hines from the Texas A&M Forest Service compares the wildfire risk between Austin and California. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Ly3bt4tEFc) 2025-03-17T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements "Bodies of Research: Welcome To The Body Farm Its official name is 'the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University' but most people know it as 'the Body Farm.' For years researchers have been studying how bodies decompose in order to help solve crimes. But now they're helping solve medical mysteries as well. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2wM_0y9glNo) 2025-02-10T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "Safety in Rundberg - Part [--] Crime and safety in Rundberg is a complex matter one that has dogged city leadership police and community leaders for years. But what is the root of the issue why does crime happen here and what do the residents living in this community need So for part two lets break down why does crime happen in Rundberg. To do that we spoke to Jamein Cunningham researcher and professor of law and public policy at UT Austin. To watch the full story click the link in our bio. Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2waZibeubq0) 2025-09-11T19:03Z 25.8K followers, [---] engagements "We learned about barriletes aka kites When you enter Marimba's try looking up. 🪁 In another edition of: stuff we learned while out reporting that didn't fit in our longform video -- let's talk about kites or barriletes. Theres about [--] or [--] colorful and intricate kites that hang from the ceiling at Marimbas-- all made by hand. These kites are called barriletes and they can take weeks even months to build. Barriletes are typically made out of bamboo and are tied together with rope or twine to make the base. The actual kite is made out of tissue paper a lot of tissue paper. The designs on these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=36l_N7DVgVE) 2025-10-17T22:12Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements "KLRU: When I Rise" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3YpIWBC8iaY) 2010-09-17T19:37Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Wishes You a Happy New Year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3c1rUZ6MJXs) 2010-12-14T19:14Z 24.2K followers, [---] engagements "The changes coming to SXSW [----] From construction at the Austin Convention Center to fewer days to lower badge prices big changes are coming to SXSW [----]. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Claudette Godfrey the VP of Film and TV for SXSW on the changes you can expect. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3w1oW54lDKE) 2025-05-05T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements "Autism advocates on the importance of representation misconceptions and Love on the Spectrum April is Autism Awareness Month and Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Jacquie Benestante executive director of the Autism Society of Texas and autism advocate Karissa Winters about what they want people to know. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4SnLuaRaVUk) 2025-04-22T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "What the sigma Dobie Middle School has a newspaper The Dobie Roadrunner was started by Tatiana Brown-Gomez an English language arts teacher at Dobie Middle School. Even though her students are new to the subject they have pitched stories on serious topics like I.C.E. activity in their community and STAAR tests. But when news broke in April that Dobie might be shut down in order to prevent a state takeover of the whole @austinisd her staff found themselves at the center of a story that the entire city was watching. We kind of just went go go go. And it hasnt really stopped since then" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4WFIwUn8qQ0) 2025-05-22T18:36Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements "KLRU PBS Kids 24/7 (English) http://www.klrukids.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4fy9Iv5uvq0) 2017-04-04T17:32Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "Mae Sanchez grasses & sedges: Central Texas Gardener Mae Sanchez from Barton Springs Nursery and Tom Spencer pick out drought-tough ornamental grasses and sedges. Mae's list includes textural garden additions for sun and shade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4rSXiIHojfU) 2009-09-16T14:26Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements "School Vouchers Pros and Cons Amid ongoing contentious debate over school vouchers legislation we talk with Texas House Public Education Committee members Rep. Brad Buckley R-Salado a supporter of vouchers and Rep. James Talarico D-Round Rock an opponent of vouchers. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=55bliDKG0Kk) 2025-03-25T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Promo 2017" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5HdWuNmkRZs) 2017-09-27T21:03Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Insights on brain health - can you train your brain Physician fitness fads and trends come and go. But can you keep your brain fit Advice from University of Texas neurobiology professor Dr. Audrey Duarte who has conducted extensive research into brain health and memory loss. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5N0K_zXIPdo) 2025-09-25T18:00Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements "KLRU: performance by Austin Collins Austin Collins performs original music live in KLRU studio 6b interviewed by Erin Gingrich-Gaylord" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5TiNDIadbvg) 2010-06-15T20:22Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Breaking down the new accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency Last week the Texas Education Agency released the [----] - [----] accountability ratings. This week the Decibel team mapped out the scores. In [----] Dobie Middle School scored a [--] just one point away from a passing score of a D. But how does the TEA get this number 70% of the rating accounts for students achievement on the STAAR or improvement from the year before this measurement is called school progress. The TEA will usually take the higher score between the two. The other 30% is closing the gaps or counting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6IZXSBIKgxk) 2025-08-19T21:32Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements "Austin congressman Greg Casar talks about running in the newly drawn District [--] Body/Description: Austin congressman Greg Casar discusses his candidacy for the newly drawn District [--] which now includes more of the city of Austin than his old district [--]. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6IeVHSYtEWw) 2025-09-02T18:00Z 25.7K followers, [--] engagements "2015 KLRU Writer's Contest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6MU7SZWcEsw) 2015-01-16T21:19Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Q Prohibition Marathon 01/01/2012" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6xIfgN4_9rE) 2011-12-29T22:03Z 24K followers, [--] engagements "Leander Flood: Bridge out in Sandy Creek Flash flooding in the Big Sandy Creek area tossed homes on top of each other and damaged a critical bridge. Decibel Senior Multimedia Journalist Blair Waltman-Alexin with the report. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7YribLdjpIU) 2025-07-17T18:23Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU in the Classroom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7snKG-Oo708) 2013-06-03T17:20Z 24K followers, [--] engagements "Lady Bird Johnson Royal Blue bluebonnet Daphne Richards Central Texas Gardener Celebrate Lady Bird with Daphne's Plant of the Week: Texas Superstar 'Lady Bird Johnson Royal Blue' bluebonnet. If it's time to cut back your too-woody thyme Daphne shows us how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8XFtoPFjNLo) 2013-11-14T20:50Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements "What the SXSW leadership shakeup means for the festival Its Austins premier global event and it may never be the same. Having recovered from the pandemic and with a temporary new home SXSW is undergoing another major transformation the ousting of co-president and longtime figurehead Hugh Forrest. Austin InSights Laura Laughead speaks with Richard Whittaker senior staff writer at The Austin Chronicle on what it means. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9dsXU8l2uFU) 2025-05-01T18:00Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements "A breakdown of Texas and Californias redistricting fight As the Texas legislature considers redrawing the states congressional districts to add more Republicans California Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to retaliate by adding new Democratic seats. San Francisco Chronicle politics reporter Sophia Bollag discusses the political landscape in the deep blue California. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ep2Dbk3OcM) 2025-07-30T18:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "Manor ISD Superintendent on the new TEA report card In TEAs latest report card Manor ISD earned an overall D grade. Superintendent Dr. Robert Sormani spoke with Austin InSights Laura Laughead about the districts reaction and the biggest challenges to improving education for students these days. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJN5B6Fel58) 2025-05-14T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements "Texas Abortion Law and its impact on Black Maternal Mortality Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and Vizio" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AaSKijA4yow) 2025-03-27T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU's New Year's Resolutions Your favorite PBS station makes promises for the New Year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B0dIpQjfJ2Q) 2008-12-30T22:50Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "Residents Are Worried About ICE. Theyre Celebrating Their Cultura Anyway Pinatas a sizzling grill and dancingnew Guatemalan restaurant Marimbas went all out to celebrate Guatemalan Independence Day. But co-owner Mynor Alvarado was concerned about the turnout. Would concerns about ICE activity in Rundberg keep families away Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #rundberg #austin #austinfood #atx" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BOIDP3Aewgg) 2025-10-10T20:08Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements "What Is The STAAR Test And Why Is So Much Riding On It Kids skip school to escape it teachers have to teach towards it and politicians even tried to replace it. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness better known as the STAAR test looms large over education in Texas. But what is the STAAR test and why does it dominate so much space in and out of the classroom The answer delves into the history of Texas education and its future. Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Decibel on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BPOLzssJY_g) 2025-07-14T18:00Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "New Netflix documentary on Oklahoma City Bombing shares never before heard survivors stories A new Netflix documentary tells the story of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing [--] years after the shocking tragedy occurred. Hear from the films director Greg Tillman on the importance of recalling this horrific act of political violence. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXhL16ZUTnU) 2025-04-17T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "Austin drag queen and activist Brigitte Bandit reacts to new bathroom bill Approval is expected soon in the Texas legislature for a new bathroom bill that will impact the transgender community. Austin drag performer and activist Brigitte Bandit discusses the impact of policy targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EVPTPOGqAbw) 2025-08-28T18:00Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements "English Garden on Texas Soil Jennifer & David Stocker Central Texas Gardener Jennifer and David Stocker grounded their Hill Country garden on memories from their childhood homes in northern England. See how they combined English garden designs with native Texas plants that stand up to drought" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EVx2RXdnzjo) 2013-12-24T00:56Z 24.8K followers, 40.3K engagements "Previewing PanAmericana with Pati Jinich Chef author and storyteller Pati Jinich is heading far from her native Mexico all the way to Alaska and Canada in her new show Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana on PBS and she gave Austin InSights Laura Laughead a preview. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ed_SAcrfD9A) 2025-04-28T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements "Romantic street side garden Bob Atchison & Rob Moshein Central Texas Gardener Live on a busy street corner See how Bob Atchison and Rob Moshein romantically framed their [----] Spanish Revival House named "Palazzo di cani di neri" Italian for the palace of the black dogs in honor of their two dogs. They defined privacy in their outdoor living room with enchantment for the passersby and the neighbors who come calling nightly to visit among the flowers sculptures and spilling water troughs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ej6G5h5P3ss) 2013-06-05T14:17Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "klru.org/openingnight Tickets now available for KLRU's Opening Night" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EvFkzZBK3r0) 2010-11-12T20:15Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Be More: [----] Year in Review" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F-dem6B_Gv0) 2011-08-09T17:51Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "Sounds from the [----] Unity Walk Take a moment to listen to sounds from this years St. Johns Unity Walk a [---] mile march from Webb Middle School to Northeast Early College High School. Last weekend families staff students and local community groups came together to celebrate the diversity of Rundberg with this march. The [--] year community tradition hopes to promote unity and strength. This years march also aimed to advocate for schools like Dobie Middle School which currently faces a potential closure. Attendees marched across I-35 holding signs while chanting save Dobie and save our schools." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F2JJl-2KwEs) 2025-05-02T20:08Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "Why educators and parents are concerned about the latest TEA report card The TEAs latest school rankings are in and many Central Texas educators and advocates are concerned about lower grades across the board. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Austin American Statesman education reporter Keri Heath to learn more. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FyaUrsDzjJ4) 2025-05-13T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "Rachel [--] Rachel "Zephyr" 12th Grade Honorable Mention Austin Community College's Division of Arts & Humanities received hundreds of poetry submissions from AISD students of all ages in the [----] Vision + Voice Poetry Contest. One winning poem and 1-3 honorable mention poems were selected per grade level for recognition. Learn more at visionandvoice.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gd72f729fl4) 2017-05-01T15:55Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements "All in good taste: insights on Texas Monthlys best bar-be-que list. Texas Monthly magazines bar-be-que editor Daniel Vaughn talks about what it takes to make their top [--] list and trends up and coming bar-be-que innovation. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HKadFtWtFVg) 2025-09-15T18:00Z 25.8K followers, [--] engagements "Diane Matula: Central Texas Gardener After Diane and Ludvik Matula renovated their old house in Wharton Diane set her eyes on the yard theyd salvaged. Although the new healthy lawn was better than mud and weeds Dianes a gardener. One day she took a shovel to a back corner. And then kept on digging. With passalong plants salvaged garden art finds and a lot of work she created a retreat of flowers fragrance and a pond for them and wildlife. One of their dreams was opening a bed & breakfast. When Ludvik found the perfect old building to move next door they named it BirdSong Inn. Its hard to say" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HTDajFqJkDs) 2009-11-19T15:53Z 24.8K followers, 21.7K engagements "Nobody came for us: Cleanup begins after the Big Sandy Creek floods Survivors of the deadly floods in Northwest Travis County say the county and states response failed them in the aftermath. Residents in the Big Sandy Creek neighborhood told Austin InSight it was volunteers who helped fill in the gaps. Blair Waltman-Alexin reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H_f2zztBk_A) 2025-08-18T18:00Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements "Support KLRU" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HcNKLfa4OvI) 2009-08-05T16:52Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Texas' new Banana Ball team the Texas Tailgaters is currently on tour Blending show business and baseball the Texas Tailgaters join the "league" made famous by the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals. The new Banana Ball team is currently touring the state including a stop in Austin. Catcher Taj Porter talk about the team's unmatched energy -- and dons his first ever (and colorful) cowboy hat. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hfv4tS2wN04) 2025-09-18T18:00Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements "Hill Country Garden Ronda & Kelly GrayCentral Texas Gardener Stone and water and sky. These are what guided landscape architect C.L. Williams in his Lake Travis garden design for Ronda and Kelly Gray" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IIUdcudqLhg) 2010-10-28T14:28Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements "KLRU Value - Jessica Michallick More about Jessica's story: http://www.klru.org/blog/2017/09/i-am-still-a-pbs-kid/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IMvTKbx2XiM) 2017-09-20T20:53Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Collective: Austin Art Yard Tour [----] http://www.klru.org/collective Scott Stevens is a co-organizer of the Austin Art Yard Tour and yardist in charge of Smutt Putt Heaven. Bottle cap snakes mannequin heads doll heads and crutches galore A locale described in several local national and international documentaries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Iae7AZZmTXo) 2011-04-11T22:42Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Unintended Consequences of Texas Abortion Law Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and Vizio SmartCast TV. Funding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JMhgxEnDmrs) 2025-03-31T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements "A look at the Austin restaurant scenes non-alcoholic options The sober curious or non-alcoholic trend has arrived in Austin.The latest survey from market research firm NCS shows that nearly half of Americans plan to drink less this year while a Gallup poll shows less than 40% of young adults are regular drinkers these days. Austin InSights Laura Laughead invited Birdies Restaurant a James Beard-nominated beverage service to talk about mocktails and non-alcoholic options perfect for summer. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JQrZAyrlMM4) 2025-05-27T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements "Tuition costs skyrocket for dreamers - an impacted student speaks out A senior liberal arts student at the University of Texas who asked to remain anonymous discusses the impact of now having to pay out-of-state tuition following a court decision that changed state policy. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5LiVvIOtg) 2025-09-29T18:00Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements "From Matthew McConaughey to Whataburger: The Biggest Stars and Sights at SXSW [----] Austin InSights Laura Laughead brings you some highlights from the best of film music activations and more at SXSW [----]. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JthaTkmnGfM) 2025-03-21T15:30Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "AISD Releases School Closure Plan The Austin Independent School District just released their school consolidation plan. Heres how itll impact Rundberg students. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K25vnrKUHPk) 2025-10-03T23:00Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements "How to repot cacti & succulentsJeff PavlatCentral Texas Gardener How do you repot your cactus or spiky succulents without getting stuck Jeff Pavlat from the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society demonstrates how to do it. He shows the potting mix he likes to use and how he tops off each plant. Find out more at www.klru.org/ctg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KP9JiyN6QeY) 2012-07-25T14:20Z 24K followers, 291.6K engagements "Wondering what stories the Decibel team is working Heres a quick update on the stories were working on so far. A newspaper staff: Up first were covering a middle schools newspaper The Roadrunner and the teacher behind it and many other extracurriculars. School vouchers: Vouchers have been in the news a lot. With a rally at the capitol last month with many in attendance including community groups in Rundberg were working on a story that explains what school vouchers are and how they can impact the families of Rundberg. Community at a rec center: Weve heard from folks how vital the Gus Garcia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KuHaP0S3ltY) 2025-03-17T16:22Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "KLRU Be More: Can't Live Without PBS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LFvhGxldQvc) 2011-08-09T16:57Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "A Harrowing Escape - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood A recap of the central Texas flood and its impact; an Austin woman recounts how she and her family narrowly escaped the devastating Guadalupe River flooding in the Hunt community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LOlHBmIheeU) 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Thank you for KLRU Go to klru.org/donate to show your support" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LxAjyivs3vo) 2013-05-31T19:52Z 24K followers, [----] engagements "Austin Revealed: Chicano Civil Rights "Role of Chicano Identity in Arts" The Chicano movement empowered Mexican-Americans from all walks of life to celebrate their roots. Hear how locals came together to embrace their heritage through the arts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mx6vh4hJl_c) 2016-03-24T14:28Z 26.3K followers, 32.7K engagements "Taco Mafia familia member and Comadre Panaderia owner among Food & Wines [----] Best New Chefs Big news from the Taco Mafia familia Mariela Camacho local baker and owner of Comadre Panaderia has been named one of Food & Wine Magazines [----] Best New Chefs. Comadre Panaderia a highly regarded bakery in East Austin began as a pop-up at nearby Nixta Taqueria and has since risen to national prominence. Here is Marielas story featured in episode [--] of the Austin PBS original docuseries Taco Mafia. About Taco Mafia: A new generation of taqueros is showing how to achieve success in a post-pandemic world" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NC6m2Y8pSN8) 2025-09-18T20:00Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements "New documentary tells the story of Brent Renaud the first American journalist killed in Ukraine American documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud was the first American journalist killed in the war in Ukraine when he was gunned down by Russian soldiers in [----]. Now his brother Craig has released a documentary telling the story of Brents life behind the lens and the journey to bring his body home. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Craig about his film Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nv4tga6Bs94) 2025-04-10T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "ATX Together: The Engage Series How Are Artists and Creatives Faring Throughout the Pandemic Artists and creatives are expected to bring beauty love and joy to the world. But what happens when our artists and creatives need us to shine a little beauty love and joy back into their lives too In recognition of SXSW this months ATX Together: The Engage Series shines a spotlight on greater Austins creative community and how artists have been coping during the past two years of the pandemic. We explore the economics health mental health social wellbeing and connectedness of different artists and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NxDeZ2DC5Qg) 2022-03-09T21:19Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements "KLRU Q Mediterranean 1/9 KLRU Q explores the Mediterranean on January 9th. KLRU Q is broadcast channel [----]. It is also available to digital cable subscribers of Grande on [---] and Time Warner on 255" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OiNwfjINkK0) 2014-01-06T17:03Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "Ingram council member speaks out Ingram City Councilmember Ray Howard discusses his commitment to getting a modern flood warning system installed in his community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P9UbohRiIdA) 2025-07-18T18:00Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements "Top Texas Wines for the Holidays - or Anytime Certified sommelier and wine educator Denise Clark provides expert insights and recommendations on Texas wines for sipping sharing and pairing during the holidays or anytime. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PgRapKanz4A) 2025-03-26T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "Austin City Limits Makes History - in Neon As the Austin City Limits television show marks its 50th anniversary Austin PBS preserves and curates a collection of historic artifacts including a simple neon sign that once was a part of the show. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qt-rEsPDhOY) 2025-04-08T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "A peek into Baklava House [--] years ago Mohammed Tabbaa and his family fled Syria in search of a better life away from war. Today theyve built something sweet right here in Austin. It was a good place to sell like something for international people international market to attract people let them know about our culture about our sweets Tabbaa said. At @baklava_house_austin Tabbaa continues his lifes passion: crafting traditional Arab sweets from scratch just as hes done for over [--] years. What began as a humble food truck has grown into a beloved dessert shop in Rundberg where he and his wife" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rc5MWUphJsY) 2025-06-27T14:22Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements "QADVENTB It's Adventure Night on KLRU Q on 11/29. Get complete list of programs here http://www.klru.org/p=22510" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RfsCSOB8wdA) 2013-11-27T16:14Z 24K followers, [---] engagements "City of Songs- Now Streaming for Free #shorts #music #travel #austin #stockholm #seoul Love music🎧 Obsessed with travel🌎 Discover how these connect Austin Stockholm and Seoul in "City of Songs" Streaming for FREE on the PBS App until August 14th📲 💻 Pbs.org/show/city-of-songs/ -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RjAVlyACeIA) 2025-08-11T17:58Z 25.5K followers, [---] engagements "A Poetry reading with Austins first-ever Poet Laureate Austin has crowned the citys first-ever Poet Laureate. Theater artist and spoken word poet Zell Miller III has been a fixture on Austins art scene for nearly [--] years and he shared a special original poem on Austin InSight. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RnkQ_HYrokc) 2025-05-15T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements "Opinion: Dobie Middle Schools ACE Site Coordinator on the schools potential closing With a potential school closure looming for Dobie Wilton Harris the Afterschool Centers on Education Site Coordinator for Dobie shares his thoughts on why the school must stay open for the community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SA48eDZbYn4) 2025-05-29T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements "Camp Mystic Memories - - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood An alum of Camp Mystic Savannah Wiseman shares special memories of the life-changing impact of her days at Camp Mystic the riverside summer camp where [--] campers and counselors died in the recent flash flood. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SVyGVG-ehME) 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Helping Children Cope - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood As families cope with devastating losses from the central Texas flood Austin ISD counselors share insights on guiding and supporting children who may have questions about this major tragedy. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U0iXmkZn5CA) 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements "A.I.S.D. at a Turning Point: an Interview with Superintendent Matias Segura In an in-depth interview Austin ISD superintendent Matias Segura discusses the controversial school consolidation plan and other issues including school vouchers state funding and accountability ratings. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UaUQN9m1fwA) 2025-09-17T18:00Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements "Is Rundberg Safe Does the neighborhood deserve its dangerous reputation And if so what can be done about it We spoke with police officers community organizations experts and residents about what it means to address safety in Rundberg. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UjUTNjGQ05U) 2025-09-05T13:00Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements "The Calling For the Rev. Byron K. Jackson helping his community is a calling. We all have a talent or a gift if you will that we are supposed to utilize not just for ourselves but for the betterment of mankind Jackson says. Jackson is the interim pastor at Cottonwood Baptist Church located in Del Valle just northeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Many of the nearby residents dont have access to healthy food so Jackson and a dedicated group of volunteers deliver healthy ready-to-eat meals every Tuesday to those in need" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VVVF9yUpViM) 2021-07-12T14:00Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements "Meet the guy teaching kids in Rundberg how to cook (and other valuable life skills). Nate Koehler is a recreational program specialist at the Gus Garcia Recreational Center where he runs an after school program for teens to discover their interests. He hopes he and the program can be a safe space for them. Sometimes Nate says that requires "extra patience chances and maybe a Danny DeVito cutout. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VWmCpVBM1gU) 2025-04-30T20:44Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "Why do plant leaves yellow Daphne Richard Central Texas Gardener Daphne explains how to be a plant detective to understand why leaves yellow on healthy plants. Her pick of the week is Phlox paniculata 'John Fanick' a glorious summertime bloomer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VuDTqKnEfKg) 2023-10-19T02:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Why the STAAR had teachers doing the dougie Kids skip school to escape it teachers have to teach towards it (and pump students up for it) and politicians even tried to replace it. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness better known as the STAAR test looms large over education in Texas. But what is the STAAR test and why does it dominate so much space in and out of the classroom The answer delves into the history of Texas education and its future. Follow us on social mediaFollow us on social media Follow Decibel on Instagram: / decibelatx Follow Decibel on Facebook: / decibelatx" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XOCkLWuftLM) 2025-07-15T18:39Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Austin PBS CEO explains how federal funding cuts will impact local programming In May President Trump signed an executive order halting federal funding for PBS and NPR. That includes Austin PBS. The White House argues that taxpayer money should not go to what the administration describes as woke propaganda disguised as news. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Austin PBS CEO Luis Patio about how this could impact the station. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xh_LfYcdLM8) 2025-05-16T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [---] engagements "OVERHEARD P.J. O'ROURKE pt.3 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ P.J. O'Rourke and Evan Smith discuss the Tea Party and immigration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YFEbftLAhWQ) 2011-06-24T16:15Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "The Legacy & Texas History of President Jimmy Carter U.T. Austin Professor of Public Affairs and History Jeremi Suri speaks with Austin InSight's Danielle Banda about JImmy Carter's history and legacy in Texas. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at 7" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YkhPQBMkles) 2025-03-11T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "Changing the Texas Abortion Ban Following reports of preventable deaths of women in Texas due to lack of clarity in the Texas abortion ban law legislators are considering amending the policy. Representative Donna Howard (D-Austin) talks about growing momentum in support of changing the law. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZFCk_xE_0LI) 2025-04-01T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements "KLRU logo animated KLRU logo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsfiYTK-4U) 2007-09-24T21:23Z 24K followers, 11.3K engagements "Emergency Response Questions - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood Reporter Eleanor Klibanoff from The Texas Tribune shares insights on questions emerging about the failures of the emergency warning and evacuation protocols in Kerr County epicenter of the devastating and deadly July [--] flash flood. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Av6EiFZ5J0) 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts on Black Maternal Mortality Austin obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts shares her point of view on the Black maternal mortality rate in Texas which is [--] times greater for Black women than white women. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_EVmDrBJPwc) 2025-04-03T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Insights on Austin Shakespeares new production of Macbeth Actor Marc Pouhe and dramaturg Megha Pancholi discuss the new inventive production of Shakespeares Macbeth on stage Feb. [--] - March [--] at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center for Performing Arts. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T19:00Z 27.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Meet Rep. Gina Hinojosa Democratic party frontrunner for governor of Texas In an in-depth interview Rep. Gina Hinojosa talks about why she's running for governor of Texas and her top policy priorities. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T20:45Z 27.2K followers, 19.2K engagements
"The changes coming to SXSW [----] From construction at the Austin Convention Center to fewer days to lower badge prices big changes are coming to SXSW [----]. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Claudette Godfrey the VP of Film and TV for SXSW on the changes you can expect. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T18:00Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Root-knot nematodes Trisha Shirey Central Texas Gardener What causes stunted plants especially tomatoes okra pumpkins and even roses The problem could be root-knot nematodes. Trisha Shirey identifies them and explains organic controls like Clandosan Actinovate and sesame oil products. Root-knot nematodes root knot nematodes nematodes stunted plants garden pests organic gardening Clandosan crab shells actinovate sesame oil Lake Austin Spa Resort Central Texas KLRU Gardening (TV Genre) Root-knot nematodes root knot nematodes nematodes stunted plants garden pests organic gardening Clandosan crab"
YouTube Link 2013-06-19T13:20Z 27.2K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Decibel Presents: DONUT4U A sweet story of community legacy and glazed delights for all ages. The Decibel team is proud to present this story by former Austin PBS intern and Rundberg resident Homero Perez. Perez explores what it takes to run one of Rundbergs most popular donut shops and how an apple fritter can bring together people from all corners of the globe. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decibelatx"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T20:00Z 27.2K followers, [--] engagements
"The Most Memorable Moments from SXSW [----] From aliens (or UAPs) the Criterion Closet chocolate from Dubai innovations in womens health a Whataburger themed museum and the return of Matthew McConaughey on the big screen this years SXSW made a Texas-sized name for itself especially ahead of the major changes coming next year. Austin InSights Laura Laughead has a look at the highlights. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T18:00Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Winter weather extremes are evidence of climate change hear from a leading climate scientist. University of Texas climate science professor Dr. Kerry Cook discusses the scientific reality of climate change and the outlook for more extreme weather. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T19:00Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Struggling with dating in Austin Youre not alone. A therapist explains. If youre struggling with dating in Austin youre not the only one. Austin licensed marriage and family therapist (and former sex and relationships expert for Cosmopolitan) Sara Sloan explains why how we got here and what we can do to fix it. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T22:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"What You Need To Know About ICE And State Laws Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis stated that APD would be changing its rules on when and how officers contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement. City leaders and APD have said state laws are pushing local law enforcement to work with ICE. But what are these laws and what do they require of local law enforcement Lets get into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T22:43Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"50 years of Austins Armadillo Christmas Bazaar This year marks [--] 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 Austins music scene. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] In part [--] we explored how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. As Austin public schools are struggling one North Austin school is thriving. IDEA Public Schools is the largest charter school network in Texas with nearly [-----] students across the state and over [----] students enrolled at [--] schools in Austin. In part [--] were exploring school choice. Its a big part of the education conversation in Austin and Texas. As more options open up to students and families we see that other schools"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T20:51Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Hows dating in Austin We asked Austinites Austin is consistently ranked as one of the top cities for singles in the country but the people here dont necessarily agree. Austin InSights Laura Laughead did a little investigative journalism at the Domain. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.4 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd talks with Evan Smith about the danger of falling in love with another candidate and about what he sees for the Republicans (including Sarah Palin) in [----]. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics tax cuts Oval Office Michele Bachmann Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics tax cuts Oval Office Michele Bachmann"
YouTube Link 2011-07-07T19:49Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd Q&A http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd takes questions from our studio audience about Rick Perry the [----] Presidential election No Labels Republicans in Congress Tea Party and abortion & social issues. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics Rick Perry abortion No Labels Congress Republican Tea Party Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Sarah Palin politics Rick Perry abortion No Labels Congress Republican Tea Party"
YouTube Link 2011-07-07T19:51Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Wonderland garden in San AntonioRagna & Bob HerseyCentral Texas Gardener In San Antonio Ragna and Bob Hersey had the standard yard until Ragna gave it wonderland flair with dimension secret coves vibrant waterwise plants and art. Bob built structures and laid paths. Ragna dressed up her design with clever ideas using recycled scavenges including mirrors washing machine tub pots and even old paintings. Since Ragna went totally organic wildlife has returned to complete her joyous picture. Garden art no lawn gardens San Antonio garden rooms garden scavenges Gardening (TV Genre) Central Texas"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T15:28Z 27K followers, 65.4K engagements
"The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. To figure out where did all these kids go we had to follow all the red string that led to AISD's declining enrollment. In part [--] we explored how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. That led us to school choice. In part [--] we looked at school choice. As more options open up to students and families we see that other schools are creating a more competitive environment for public schools. In the final part of the AISD mystery we ask -- what"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T18:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A Year of Community Journalism in Austin As the year draws to an end we take a look back at some of the work weve done. But also send a huge thank you from our team to you Community reporting isnt possible without cue PBS voice viewers like you. Thank you to everyone who has talked to us - on and off camera. Thank you for sharing your stories - and sometimes homes - with us. Thank you for every taco every tip and every ounce of feedback But were not done yet. Were excited to continue our reporting in Rundberg for another year and share more stories of resilience culture and community. See"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T17:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Keeping Austin Weird - its a convenience store and a music venue. A local convenience store and music venue is helping keep Austins famously quirky character alive and well. Rio Market is delightfully weird. Produced by Austin PBS intern Christopher Tamer. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.1 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd tells Evan Smith about two one-on-one meetings with Obama: one in [----] and another after the [----] mid-term elections. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Barack Obama Maureen Dowd politics Oval Office George W. Bush Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Barack Obama Maureen Dowd politics Oval Office George W. Bush"
YouTube Link 2011-07-07T19:38Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Succulent plant insectsWizzie BrownCentral Texas Gardener What's that pest destroying your drought-loving agaves yuccas and cacti Tom and Wizzie Brown Texas AgriLife Extension Service Extension Program Specialist- IPM identify pests like agave snout weevils cactus bugs yucca bugs cactus scale and cochineal insects. Find out how to control and prevent them. Agave snout weevil succulent insects yucca bugs succulent plant garden design organic gardening cochineal insect succulent insect control Agave snout weevil succulent insects yucca bugs succulent plant garden design organic gardening"
YouTube Link 2011-07-28T14:00Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"OVERHEARD Matthew Dowd pt.2 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ Matthew Dowd and Evan Smith discuss focusing on the means of governing as well as on the ends on the social power of the presidency on the importance of trying to work with the other party and on speechmaking versus truly communicating. Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Bill Clinton politics Oval Office George W. Bush Matthew Dowd Evan Smith Overheard Barack Obama Bill Clinton politics Oval Office George W. Bush"
YouTube Link 2011-07-07T19:41Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"What Even Is The Big Beautiful Bill Youve probably heard a lot in the past few weeks about the big beautiful bill--but what is it And because were focusing on Rundberg this year how will it impact families in that community The Decibel team gets into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #hr1 #bigbeautifulbill #austin #rundberg #ICE"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T21:09Z 27K followers, [---] engagements
"Central Texas Gardener: persimmons Not a fan of mouth-puckering persimmons Trisha Shirey demonstrates how to tell when a persimmon is ripe enough to eat along with other tips to take out the astringent bite. Get her favorite varieties including ones for smaller gardens. Check out her tasty recipes and how to store fresh persimmons until youre ready to use them. More info at www.klru.org/ctg. persimmon recipes Lake Austin Spa Tanenashi Fuyu Hachiya Tamopan ice cream persimmon recipes Lake Austin Spa Tanenashi Fuyu Hachiya Tamopan ice cream"
YouTube Link 2010-01-07T14:10Z 27.1K followers, 18.1K engagements
"Fran Harris on Austin's bid for a WNBA team USA Today reports that Austin's official bid for a WNBA team has been submitted. In this interview former University of Texas basketball star Fran Harris discusses the advantages Austin offers for a WNBA team. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-02-17T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"One year of Austin InSight on Austin PBS: the top stories we covered In its first year Austin InSight has covered a lot of ground in sharing news features and long-form interviews on a variety of topics including education the July floods healthcare the legislature the restaurant scene SXSW iconic local favorites and more. Take a look back at some of the top stories. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"What you need to know about redistricting during Texas special session The Texas legislature is considering redrawing congressional district lines to add Republican seats. Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock discusses the politics and priorities at the legislative special session. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T18:00Z 26.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Stunning Rebuke - Analysis of the Austins Failed Tax Rate Election Austin voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition Q a 20% property tax hike. Analysis from Austin American-Statesman reporter Austin Sanders. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"New PBS show focused on mental health The new PBS show How Are We Today includes a cast of characters facing a variety of mental health challenges. Hear from show creator Tyler Coe a local Austin writer and filmmaker who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T19:00Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"How the Central Texas Food Bank is responding to the SNAP freeze More than three million Texans face uncertainty about getting enough to eat and with SNAP caught in the crossfire of the government shutdown local food banks are bracing for a surge in need especially before the holidays. Central Texas Food Bank CEO Sari Vatske joins Austin InSight to explain the impact. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"72 Hours Without SNAP We spent one weekend at three Rundberg food banks while SNAP was on hold. Normally at the first of the month thousands of Texans would be receiving their SNAP benefits. On Nov. [--] that did not happen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in October that SNAP wouldnt be funded due to the ongoing government shutdown and it left many families scrambling to find additional food sources. Requests at food banks spiked. And while the shutdown has ended and funds are expected to be disbursed soon food banks dont think demand is going to go down. Follow us on social media -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T17:20Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How Local Food Banks in Rundberg Helped Residents The saga with SNAP benefits has been a confusing and for the thousands of people affected by the shutdown frustrating. But we talked to local food banks who have been a consistent help for residents while SNAP was on hold. While the shutdown has ended and funds are expected to be disbursed soon food banks dont think demand is going to go down. Learn more about how these food banks responded to the need in the community at decibelatx.org Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T21:54Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Overheard w/ Evan Smith - A talk with Jane Goodall #shorts #conservation The late world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Jane Goodall joins Overheard with Evan Smith to discuss her legendary career. Stream this episode available to stream for FREE on the PBS App and PBS.org pbs.org/show/overheard-evan-smith -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T00:00Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"What Did Rundberg Residents Have to Say About Prop Q The time after a local election can mean a few things results and recovery from the sprint of an election. But for us it also means its time to look at SPREADSHEETS AND DATA We know election results showed that Austinites voted no on Prop Q but we also wanted to see -- what did Rundberg voters have to say about it Prop Q would have increased Austin property taxes by about five cents per 100-dollars of value. Average Austin homeowners would have paid about 300-dollars more per year and that money would have gone to things like homelessness"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:47Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Can He Save This School In Five Months Mike Walker became principal at Dobie Middle School in July. His task Improving test scores by more than [--] points in order to avoid turning the campus over to a charter school. And students start testing this week. Is five months enough time to turn around a school Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T16:35Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How HAAM is helping Austins music community through ACA insurance price hikes Four million Texans could soon see a big increase in insurance costs if they get their insurance through the Affordable Care Act thanks to the pending end of federal government tax credits. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians explains what these tax credits are and what happens to Austins music scene if they expire. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"PBS App - Austin PBS Short Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T11:39Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"How Will Healthcare Changes Impact Rundberg The Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment has ended and early numbers show Texans signed up in record numbers this year despite a big cost increase for many people. Enrollment numbers could change once bills arrive with the new increased premiums but with a federal subsidies program now ended things have changed. So how could this impact healthcare access in Rundberg The Decibel team breaks it down. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:33Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Can A Meme Save A Life Jeff Larson Thinks It Cant Hurt There are roughly [---] homeless individuals in District [--]. Jeff Larson is trying to help them all one meme at a time. Follow us on social media Follow Decibel on Facebook: facebook.com/decibelatx Follow Decibel on Instagram: instagram.com/decibelatx Follow Decibel on Tiktok: tiktok.com/decibelatx #rundberg #homelessness #homelessnessawareness KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews KLRU austinpbs news austin texas atx publicmedia pbs localnews"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T01:07Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Texas newcomer garden designLorsbachCentral Texas Gardener Kathleen Lorsbach learned a new plant vocabulary when she and her family moved to Texas. In Minnesota she knew just what to do. Now drought replaced snowfall. Kathleen fell in love with plants she'd never grown before designing a waterwise destination garden that reflects her new roots"
YouTube Link 2012-06-28T13:33Z 26.6K followers, 31.2K engagements
"New rules for STRs: Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes breaks down the changes Austin has implemented new rules for short term rentals designed to protect neighborhoods and ensure the city is collecting hotel occupancy taxes from this popular lodging choice for visitors. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T18:00Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements
"AISD board member on changes to the districts consolidation school closure plan Austin ISD has changed its recommendations on the districts draft consolidation plan taking three schools off the list of closures. Its a surprising but welcome change for many parents and staff members. Austin ISD District [--] school board member Candace Hunter joins Austin InSight to discuss the reasons behind the reversal and whats next. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A Latine cultural feast: Laboratorio - Old Time Radio Hour Edition Grammy-winning singer/songwriters Gaby Moreno and Mireya Ramos join Austin singer/songwriter and violinist Carrie Rodriguez for a unique evening of music and storytelling at the McCullough Theater on Nov. [--] Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Trisha Shirey aguas frescas: Central Texas Gardener Blend refreshing drinks fresh from the garden's cucumbers melons and mint"
YouTube Link 2008-09-22T14:49Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Declining public school enrollment - how does central Texas compare nationally Public school enrollment is declining in central Texas but its happening across the country. Linda Jacobson senior writer for The [--] discusses the national trend. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A look at key constitutional amendments with Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock Texas voters will see [--] constitutional amendments on the ballot on election day. Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock discussed the water infrastructure fund and other key amendments. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T19:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"How a Story About Homelessness Outreach Started With Coffee Memes Heres how a story on homelessness outreach in Rundberg started with coffee memes. In our latest story we introduce you to Jeff Larson a man who spends his morning sending out over [---] people coffee memes. I send them to homeless people I have the number of Larson says. It helps me keep in touch with them and find out where theyre where theyre located and where I can bring them food clothing. For Larson the memes are a connective thread to the homeless community in Rundberg. They help open a line of communication so he knows"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T16:32Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"What Does Prop Q 'Buy' Rundberg Austinites are casting their ballots on Prop Q the tax rate election that could increase property taxes to pay for a host of services. But how will these services help Rundberg and Austin overall And what will it cost residents We get into it. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T21:34Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"The Austin ISD Mystery - Part [--] When the Austin Independent School District voted to close ten schools last year they cited many reasons but the biggest one Declining enrollment. Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. Sowhere did these students go In part one of this three part series we explore how the pandemic affordability and low birthrates are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. Click the link in our bio to watch the full mystery. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T22:14Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Michelin James Beard more: How Austins food scene won big in this years highest honors in dining By some estimates there are upwards of [----] restaurants in Austin. A select few have achieved national and international acclaim this year. Austin InSight has a recap of some of them. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Ripples of Resistance - Austin PBS (Documentary Short Film) Ripples of Resistance explores Austins relationship with racial integration through the stories of three teenage Black girls in the early 1960s. Their various efforts- bolstered by their activist and educator parents - eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Municipal Pool in [----]. This is the story of how Saundra Kirk Janet Scott Means and her older sister Joan Means Khabele changed Austin forever. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T13:45Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Empty Seats: Underenrollment In Austin Schools Late last year Austin ISD voted to close ten schools for many reasons but declining enrollment remains their biggest problem. Over ten years Austin ISD lost [-----] students. This begs the question where did these students go We explore how the pandemic low birthrates and school choice are impacting Austin ISD and other school districts in Central Texas. Meredith Roberts: Producer Data Journalist Blair Waltman-Alexin: Producer Camera Operator Jackie Ibarra: Producer Camera Operator Miranda Liguez: Camera Operator Morganne Bailey: Camera Operator"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T19:05Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Daytripper Special"
YouTube Link 2011-08-12T19:59Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Leadership Austin Engage Series - Election 2020: Civic Engagement During A Pandemic The rapidly-approaching election on November 3rd will be unlike any other this country has witnessed. Some say we are in the middle of three pandemics COVID-19 social justice and political polarization. This time has reshaped every element of the political cycle from how campaigning and fundraising are conducted to the issues being discussed. Join our pre-election conversation as we explore the civic engagement landscape and how organizations are working to increase participation in traditionally"
YouTube Link 2020-10-14T19:15Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the emotional hearing on the Kerr County flood response In a legislative committee hearing in Kerrville weeks after the devastating floods survivors delivered testimony as officials answered questions on what happened during and immediately after the disaster. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Shower water catchmentDaphne RichardsCentral Texas Gardener Daphne shows how to collect shower water to return to the garden. She also explains how gray water can be used outside. Spice up the warm weather beds with her pick of the week Black Pearl pepper. Find out more at klru.org/ctg"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T15:49Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Lawn to habitat garden Mary Lew & David Quesinberry Central Texas Gardener In Temple Texas Bell County Master Gardener Mary Lew Quesinberry and husband David wanted wildlife and low-water plants instead of lawn. Also they wanted adventure discovery and dimension. See how they moved native boulders to create platforms over winding granite paths natural screens for privacy coves for family fun and plants that bring wildlife antics right up close"
YouTube Link 2013-09-25T14:01Z 26.8K followers, 16.2K engagements
""Top Chef" Amanda Turner's Culinary Success BRAVO Network "Top Chef" contestant Amanda Turner is leaving her mark on the Austin food scene with unique and passionate recipes at her downtown restaurant Olamaie. Our crew takes a behind-the-scenes peak into her kitchen Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Funky fun beautiful gardenDani & Gary MossCentral Texas Gardener Dani and Gary Moss know how to work. They haul boulders built an English conservatory and a Chicksville hen house all by themselves. Plus they design gardens with wildlife and whimsical appeal. When they want to add a touch of art they make it themselves. Gary welds to suit the purpose and Dani catches the light with her stained glass. Adventure is their credo especially after spending four years on a Prevost bus when they went to look for America"
YouTube Link 2013-06-03T19:40Z 26.8K followers, 73K engagements
"3 Reporters vs [--] Haunted House: Tax Rate Election Edition You want to know whats scary Not knowing whats on your ballot this upcoming election. So we walked through Bat City Scaregrounds to tell you some quick facts about the big item on Austin's ballot - Prop Q aka the tax rate election. What is Prop Q Prop Q asks voters to allow city council to increase property taxes more than what the states cap is which is 3.5% to help fund a host of city programs. It will increase property taxes by five cents per $100 of property value. So if you have a home worth about [------] which is the average in"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T17:00Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"How an archeologist saved one of the most important sites in the Americas A documentary streaming on PBS tells the story of how one of the most important archeological sites in the Western Hemisphere has been unearthed right here in Central Texas rewriting everything we thought we knew about how people first came to the Americas. The award-winning Stones are Speaking follows archeologist Mike Collins as he saves the Gault Archaeological Site from being looted and eventually destroyed. Austin InSights Laura Laughead sat down with Texas journalist Olive Talley the director producer and writer."
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin artist Courtney Enriquez wins "Emerging Artist" award with Loteria-inspired creations A conversation with artist Courtney Enriquez about how her Mexican-American heritage infuses her artwork. Her creative adaptation of images from the traditional Mexican bingo game Loteria earned her the Emerging Artist award from the City of Austins Mexican American Cultural Center Awards of Excellence. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T18:00Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Austin Revealed: A Tale of Two Cities African Americans in Austin have historically formed communities east of I-35 originally by law. Today gentrification threatens to dissolve the close-knit relationships and communities built over time. This project is produced in conjunction with THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS. Find more information at www.pbs.org/manyrivers Major corporate support for The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross is provided by Bank of America. Additional corporate funding is provided by The Coca-Cola Company and McDonald's. Leadership support is generously"
YouTube Link 2014-01-02T18:06Z 26.5K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Check Out This Art The Asian American Resource Center in Rundberg hosted an art show recently. What made it special The art is made by local artists who all spoke to their personal cultural heritage and how that influences their art. There were [--] artists: Sun-Jue Shin Allen Yu and Sandeep Chandran. Sun-Jue and Allen worked together on an art exhibit called Diaspora Offerings. As first-generation and second generation Americans they created ceramic art that is humorous but familiar making it easy to identify the Asian influences in their work. It is really very much about the diaspora struggle"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T20:06Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"She cracked her neck and had a stroke at [--]. How she learned to live again. In the U.S. stroke is the 5th most common cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability. Now health experts say that more young people are having strokes. That actually includes Austin PBS employee Lily Angelle. She had a serious stroke in February and had to re-learn how to talk walk and live. But her recovery some might say especially this time of year is a miracle. Austin InSights Laura Laughead shares her story. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"When to prune clumping grasses Daphne Richards Central Texas Gardener Ornamental clumping grasses bring structural texture and wildlife habitat to the garden. When they go dormant in winter when should we prune and how far do we cut Get Daphne's tips"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T16:03Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The story of Terra Toys Austins most magical and unique toy shop (for kids and adults) With hundreds of thousands of items from dolls stuffed animals antique toys handmade wooden toys and more you could easily mistake Terra Toys for Santas workshop in the North Pole more like North Austin. Austin InSights Laura Laughead takes you inside for a look at their history and their unique intentional approach to toys and toymaking. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about P. Terrys distinctive retro design motif. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry explains the iconic burger stands distinctive retro design motif. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"One to Watch: Texas U.S. Senate Race A look at the [----] U.S. Senate race in Texas with The Texas Tribunes Washington Correspondent Gabby Birenbaum. Insights on the dynamic primary contests in both major parties. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS."
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Texas Advocacy Project on how to spot signs of domestic violence and how to support survivors In [----] [---] Texans were killed by their intimate partner. Thats according to the latest report from the Texas Council on Family Violence. For Domestic Violence Awareness month Austin InSight spoke with Heather Bellino the CEO of the Texas Advocacy Project as well as Tina Carloni a survivor. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about entrepreneurship. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about entrepreneurship - a driving force behind the launch of the popular local burger stand. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Native plant design for small gardenIda BujanCentral Texas Gardener In her new down-sized garden in Kyle Ida Bujan wanted native plants to restore wildlife diversity. Plus she didn't want to spend her evenings with a water hose See how she reduced her lawn thumbprint with layers of fragrance color and texture that rate attention from the neighbors and populate her garden with bees birds and butterflies. Watch all our gardens at klru.org/ctg"
YouTube Link 2012-10-24T15:01Z 26.6K followers, 38.2K engagements
"Bikes Tamales Toys and Santa Claus Last week hundreds of cyclers decked in lights and Santa hats zipped through downtown Austin to benefit kids in Rundberg. For the past six years Angel Martinez an organizer for Texas BMX Round Up has put together a bike ride and toy drive to benefit the Gift of Giving Project an initiative by Austin Voices for Education and Youth to give kids at Dobie Middle School toys for their siblings. "It's super cool because the kids go and pick a toy for their sibling" Martinez says. "They wrap it so their siblings can have something to open." The bike ride brings"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T18:28Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Fit Checks at Austin's Viva la Vida Festival Music art and calaveras all came together at the annual Viva la Vida Festival in downtown Austin. 💀 Despite the rain people came out to celebrate Da de Los Muertos a holiday that celebrates and honors lost loved one with music and lots of color. Check out some of the outfits we saw there. #atx #news #austin #diademuertos #festival #texas Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T21:27Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Treaty Oaks - Austin PBS Short Attempted Murder of Austin's Most Famous Tree Did you know that in [----] someone poisoned Austin's 600-year-old Treaty Oak with enough herbicide to kill [---] trees It was a bizarre occult love ritual that shocked the world. Paul Cullen drew a "magic circle" around the historic tree hoping to kill his unrequited love by killing "the biggest living thing" he could find. Want to know more 🎬 Watch the full Austin InSight investigation for free on Austin PBS or on the PBS app. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T16:29Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Is [--] Months Enough Time to Save a School Students at Dobie Webb and Burnet Middle Schools are testing this week --and it's a big deal. The results from these tests could determine whether these neighborhood schools become charters in the [----] - [----] school year. When the Austin Independent School District approved turnaround plans for these schools back in June they also approved a backup plan: an [----] charter contingency. The backup plan includes the district partnering with a potential charter school if "significant progress" was not by December. So what's progress According to AISD these"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T18:09Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A breakdown of the incentives bill boosting Texas TV and film industry A new bill making headway at the state Capitol is aimed at bringing more film and TV productions to Texas and making the Lone Star State the movie capital of the world. SB22 would provide $2.5 billion over [--] years into the new Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive fund and the bill has bipartisan support and the backing of major celebrities. However there are some concerns about the bills subjective language. Austin InSight breaks down what you need to know with Media for Texas co-founders Chase Musslewhite and Grant"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T18:00Z 27K followers, [---] engagements
"New Immigration Laws Can Be Confusing -- Have Any Questions News just broke about how the Austin Police Department is changing its rules over how officers report people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to KUT it's a notable change from current policy. With new bills taking effect this year there's a lot of information about ICE and how they're working with local law enforcement agencies. We know it can get confusing to understand it all so we're currently working on an explainer on what this means and what it will look like in local communities. If you have any questions let"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T23:01Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Backyard habitatJackie DavisCentral Texas Gardener Jackie Davis is always throwing a garden party. It often includes family friends and neighbors but the wildlife stops by every day from dawn to dark. It's a far different scene than when she bought her small-lot house complete with dying trees and dog-trampled yard. Now her Certified Backyard Habitat is always full of life including over [---] species of birds. She's a member of Travis Audubon the Native Plant Society and the Austin Butterfly Forum"
YouTube Link 2012-10-02T14:32Z 26.8K followers, 21.1K engagements
"Local Journalists Take on the Turkey Trot A turkey trot hates to see us coming 🏃🏽♀💨 Heres to another year of using the Turkey Trot to give a reporting update 🫡 Well be staying in Rundberg for another year. Usually around this time of year our Community Advisory Board (CAB) votes on a new location for us to go. This year however the Decibel team and our Rundberg Sounding Board felt like we had make work to do. Well be continuing our coverage on stories like the future of Dobie Middle School as well as pursing other suggested stories. We want to continue to outreach this year. One way were"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T19:35Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A conversation with Rep. James Talarico: The aspiring preacher making a name in Texas politics With tens of millions of views on TikTok along with national media coverage Representative James Talarico a Democrat from Round Rock has been dubbed the next big thing in Texas politics. In a special edition of Austin InSight host Laura Laughead sat down with the representative and aspiring preacher to talk about the state of political affairs in Texas his outspoken faith and his future. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T18:00Z 26.8K followers, 278.5K engagements
"Steve: From Combat Vet to Leading Innovation at Samsung Austin Semiconductor Steve Vigil had a 26-year career in the Army. He was then hired on at Samsung Austin Semiconductor where he is now helping lead the way in the manufacture of chips for next-generation automobiles. His story provides an example for life after the military and how to advance within one of Central Texas most important industries"
YouTube Link 2021-03-30T18:25Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Inside look of "The American Revolution" w/ Ken Burns #shorts A few months ago we had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Burns at The American Revolution screening at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum to get an inside look at the making of the series. Stream the full series now for free on the PBS App Click here to stream: pbs.org/show/the-american-revolution -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T18:30Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Million Man March [--] years later: Filmmaker & Activist Glenn Towery discusses the monumental event Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T18:00Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Central Texas GardenerSept. [--] 2011Bulbs Chris Wiesinger from The Southern Bulb Company selects drought-tough naturalizing spring bulbs. Find out more in his book Heirloom Bulbs for Today co-authored with Cherie Colburn. On tour visit Lauren and Scott Ogden's Austin garden. Daphne explains how to divide bearded iris to promote flowering. Trisha Shirey demonstrates row cover to shade in heat protect in freeze and fend off insects"
YouTube Link 2011-09-14T14:19Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"A Conversation with Patrick Terry - inspiration entrepreneurship and the future of P. Terrys In a revealing in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry discusses his early inspiration for the iconic burger stand the commitment to fresh ingredients the priority he places on community giving and more. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A look inside the largest collection of SNL history in the world Its the show that made American television and now Austinites can get an exclusive look at Saturday Night Lives history at UTs Harry Ransom Center. Austin InSights Laura Laughead speaks with the guest curator of Live from New York: the Lorne Michaels Collection. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How the Texas Access to Justice Foundation is supporting veterans this Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day the Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week provides free civil legal services for veterans and their families a program put on by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. The foundations executive director and State Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby explain the issues most impacting Texas veterans and how they can access support year round. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Many Camp Mystic structures are in the floodplain. Why Camp Mystic cabins where all but one of the flood [--] deaths occurred were dangerously close to the Guadalupe River. An expert from Syracuse University discusses the role of floodplain management. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin InSight Op/Ed: Commentary for and against Proposition Q In Austin InSights occasional commentary segment hear two perspectives on Austins tax rate election. An advocate for low income families supports the proposition while the Austin Chamber of Commerce opposes it. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T19:00Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Late summer and fall vegetables John Dromgoole Central Texas Gardener Even when it's hot there are lots of plants to start as seeds for transplanting later. Plus many transplants can take the heat with a bit of shade to produce this fall before frost. Get tips from John Dromgoole on starting seeds and growing plants in heat"
YouTube Link 2013-06-25T13:34Z 26.8K followers, 11.9K engagements
"P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about his early inspiration. In an in-depth conversation with Austin InSight P. Terrys co-founder and namesake Patrick Terry talks about what inspired him to launch the iconic local burger stand. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"From Chappell Roan coasters to local art: the favorite finds at Austins Blue Genie Art Bazaar If youre still on the hunt for that perfect Christmas gift and youre hoping to look local first this holiday the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is back and making holiday shopping simple. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with one of the founders Dana Younger about the best gifts for the nice and the naughty in your life. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"This Austin start-up has created a fitbit to track your gut health Austin is a major home for tech innovation but can gut instinct or more accurately gut information lead to start-up success That question is being answered by the team at Throne Science with a new product thats like a Fitbit for your toilet. The device uses AI to analyze your waste and give you insight on your gut health in minutes. Austin InSights Laura Laughead reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T19:01Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"9 Hours of Austin ISDs School Board Meeting in [--] Minutes Last week the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close [--] campuses and relocate most of the districts dual language programs. The vote came early Friday morning (at around 2am ) after hours of public comment from community members. District officials have said these moves are necessary to balance out a roughly $19 million budget deficit and cut the number of empty seats. Eight elementary schools are slated to close: Barrington Becker Dawson Oak Springs Ridgetop Sunset Valley Widn and Winn Montessori. Two middle schools will also"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T22:26Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trisha's tough plants: Central Texas Gardener Want some tough plants Get Trisha Shirey's list for tough top performers in sun and shade"
YouTube Link 2009-06-11T13:45Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Paradise garden in Liberty HillApril & Cliff HendricksCentral Texas Gardener April and Cliff Hendricks wanted wide open spaces filled with native plants and wildlife. They wanted close-up gardens too where they could fulfill their imaginations and hand-crafted artistry. With family friends and innovative scavenges they created their paradise in Liberty Hill uniting their home with the natural world"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T15:17Z 26.8K followers, 27.4K engagements
"Kerr County Floods Documentary: The Help and the Hope Two weeks after the catastrophic July [--] floods Laura Laughead and the Austin InSight team take you to hard-hit Kerr County. The initial shock has worn off as the community now grapples with grief. The difficult road to rebuilding may just be beginning but theyre not doing it alone. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Welcome to Rundberg: Teen Tech Center Edition Welcome to Rundberg: Teen Tech Center Edition 🎮🎧 Its a pretty amazing space says Kate Stofko director of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Tucked inside the North Austin YMCA the Teen Tech Center is a space where Rundberg teens can access the newest technology all for free. The center teaches students how to use state-of-the-art tools like VR headsets a recording studio and 3D printers while also encouraging students to express their creativity. The center which has been open for about a year serves teens ages [--] through [--]. It can be intimidating"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T19:08Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin Mayor Kirk Watson on the Tax Rate Election Austin Mayor Kirk Watson discusses the need for higher property taxes to fully fund the citys homeless strategy and other top priorities. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T18:00Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Parents organize to fight proposed Austin ISD consolidation plan Maplewood Elementary School parent Adam Sparks says Austin ISDs proposed school consolidation plan should be delayed for one year to give the parents and teachers more time to consider its impact and to change the plan. Hes helping lead the Lets Get It Right AISD campaign. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T18:01Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Native grassesShirley & Brian LoflinCentral Texas Gardener Meet the native grasses that flourish in fields and gardens with Tom Spencer and Shirley and Brian Loflin authors of Grasses of the Hill Country"
YouTube Link 2012-09-26T18:58Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The highlights from the [----] Austin Film Festival Austin is home to a thriving film industry which played a starring role in this years Austin Film Festival. Several films made locally had their world premieres along with some high profile premieres featuring talent connected to Texas all of them excited for the states new film incentive program that went into effect in September. Austin InSights Laura Laughead has the highlights. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity."
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T19:00Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How a UT Da de Los Muertos celebration takes on new meaning amid fears of consolidation cuts As the University of Texas considers consolidating programs within the College of Liberal Arts students in UTs Latino Studies Department mark their annual Ofrenda and Day of the Dead celebration. Austin InSights news intern Elijah Carll reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T19:01Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Pond design big and tinyWernli gardenCentral Texas Gardener To attract wildlife Lynne and Gary Wernli tuck in tiny container ponds and fountains all over their Cedar Park garden filled with plants to feed birds butterflies and bees. Then they took the big leap to a full-sized pond that brings in creatures of all kinds for a drink a bath and to pose for Lynne's camera"
YouTube Link 2012-05-30T16:36Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Meteorologist explains the climate conditions that led to devastating Kerr County floods Experts say climate changes is a root cause of the recent flooding in Central Texas and more frequent and more dangerous weather disasters overall. KVUE-TV chief meteorologist Hunter Williams explains the connection between climate and catastrophic weather events. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T18:00Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Need Help Signing Up For Insurance She Can Help. With expiring ACA subsidies that has caused premiums to skyrocket people have been opting out of insurance. It's something Ashleigh Alvarez a program manager for health coverage at Foundation Communities has seen firsthand. "We kind of saw a decrease in appointments this year from last year and we feel that that was a big big reason why was because people there was just so much uncertainty" Alvarez says. While there still some uncertainty over subsidies Alvarez says organizations like hers are there to give people steady information about their"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T20:39Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements
""Top Chef" Amanda Turner's Favorite Holiday Recipe "Top Chef" contestant Amanda Turner shares her favorite holiday recipe passed down from her grandmother. With cornbread seasoning and a lot of love this delightful dish makes for the perfect seasonal meal. Link to full recipe: https://www.starchefs.com/recipes/duck-terrine Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Central Texas Gardener: 6/19/10 Pep up your patio or balcony with designer Jenny Peterson's easy and inexpensive solutions. She and Tom Spencer illustrate how to turn a bland space even a tiny one into a retreat with personality. Daphne Richards identifies the strangling weed Smilax bona-nox. John Dromgoole promotes front yard vegetable gardens including square foot gardens. On tour visit Lana & Robert Beyer's garden makeover"
YouTube Link 2010-06-17T13:41Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU: Welcome to Austin KLRU produced this video to welcome some out of town guests to our great city. Special thanks to rockstars The Biscuit Brothers for providing the soundtrack. Producer/videographer: Sara Robertson Editor/animator: Eve Tarlo Additional graphics and videography by Mark Pedini & Eve Tarlo Music & Lyrics performed by The Biscuit Brothers"
YouTube Link 2010-05-25T00:01Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"KLRU Logo Animation of KLRU's tagline logo"
YouTube Link 2007-06-09T14:40Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"#whyKLRU Quality"
YouTube Link 2011-08-16T16:33Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Terry Lickona presents #yourklru"
YouTube Link 2015-05-28T00:14Z 24.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin City Limits on KLRU"
YouTube Link 2012-08-01T21:27Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"The Texas Lege Wants To Pass School Vouchers. How Will It Impact Rundberg Families and staff from Rundberg joined with many others from across the state last month to protest school vouchers. Theres been a lot of discussion around these both for and against them. But what are school vouchers And what will they look like in Texas Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #texaslege #schoolvouchers #austin"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T13:00Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"What Austin Could Learn from the California Fires Are wildfire risk conditions in Austin similar to that of the Palisades Fire in southern California Kari Hines from the Texas A&M Forest Service compares the wildfire risk between Austin and California. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Bodies of Research: Welcome To The Body Farm Its official name is 'the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University' but most people know it as 'the Body Farm.' For years researchers have been studying how bodies decompose in order to help solve crimes. But now they're helping solve medical mysteries as well. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T19:00Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Safety in Rundberg - Part [--] Crime and safety in Rundberg is a complex matter one that has dogged city leadership police and community leaders for years. But what is the root of the issue why does crime happen here and what do the residents living in this community need So for part two lets break down why does crime happen in Rundberg. To do that we spoke to Jamein Cunningham researcher and professor of law and public policy at UT Austin. To watch the full story click the link in our bio. Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T19:03Z 25.8K followers, [---] engagements
"We learned about barriletes aka kites When you enter Marimba's try looking up. 🪁 In another edition of: stuff we learned while out reporting that didn't fit in our longform video -- let's talk about kites or barriletes. Theres about [--] or [--] colorful and intricate kites that hang from the ceiling at Marimbas-- all made by hand. These kites are called barriletes and they can take weeks even months to build. Barriletes are typically made out of bamboo and are tied together with rope or twine to make the base. The actual kite is made out of tissue paper a lot of tissue paper. The designs on these"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T22:12Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements
"KLRU: When I Rise"
YouTube Link 2010-09-17T19:37Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Wishes You a Happy New Year"
YouTube Link 2010-12-14T19:14Z 24.2K followers, [---] engagements
"The changes coming to SXSW [----] From construction at the Austin Convention Center to fewer days to lower badge prices big changes are coming to SXSW [----]. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Claudette Godfrey the VP of Film and TV for SXSW on the changes you can expect. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Autism advocates on the importance of representation misconceptions and Love on the Spectrum April is Autism Awareness Month and Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Jacquie Benestante executive director of the Autism Society of Texas and autism advocate Karissa Winters about what they want people to know. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"What the sigma Dobie Middle School has a newspaper The Dobie Roadrunner was started by Tatiana Brown-Gomez an English language arts teacher at Dobie Middle School. Even though her students are new to the subject they have pitched stories on serious topics like I.C.E. activity in their community and STAAR tests. But when news broke in April that Dobie might be shut down in order to prevent a state takeover of the whole @austinisd her staff found themselves at the center of a story that the entire city was watching. We kind of just went go go go. And it hasnt really stopped since then"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T18:36Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements
"KLRU PBS Kids 24/7 (English) http://www.klrukids.org"
YouTube Link 2017-04-04T17:32Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"Mae Sanchez grasses & sedges: Central Texas Gardener Mae Sanchez from Barton Springs Nursery and Tom Spencer pick out drought-tough ornamental grasses and sedges. Mae's list includes textural garden additions for sun and shade"
YouTube Link 2009-09-16T14:26Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements
"School Vouchers Pros and Cons Amid ongoing contentious debate over school vouchers legislation we talk with Texas House Public Education Committee members Rep. Brad Buckley R-Salado a supporter of vouchers and Rep. James Talarico D-Round Rock an opponent of vouchers. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Promo 2017"
YouTube Link 2017-09-27T21:03Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Insights on brain health - can you train your brain Physician fitness fads and trends come and go. But can you keep your brain fit Advice from University of Texas neurobiology professor Dr. Audrey Duarte who has conducted extensive research into brain health and memory loss. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T18:00Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements
"KLRU: performance by Austin Collins Austin Collins performs original music live in KLRU studio 6b interviewed by Erin Gingrich-Gaylord"
YouTube Link 2010-06-15T20:22Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking down the new accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency Last week the Texas Education Agency released the [----] - [----] accountability ratings. This week the Decibel team mapped out the scores. In [----] Dobie Middle School scored a [--] just one point away from a passing score of a D. But how does the TEA get this number 70% of the rating accounts for students achievement on the STAAR or improvement from the year before this measurement is called school progress. The TEA will usually take the higher score between the two. The other 30% is closing the gaps or counting"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T21:32Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin congressman Greg Casar talks about running in the newly drawn District [--] Body/Description: Austin congressman Greg Casar discusses his candidacy for the newly drawn District [--] which now includes more of the city of Austin than his old district [--]. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T18:00Z 25.7K followers, [--] engagements
"2015 KLRU Writer's Contest"
YouTube Link 2015-01-16T21:19Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Q Prohibition Marathon 01/01/2012"
YouTube Link 2011-12-29T22:03Z 24K followers, [--] engagements
"Leander Flood: Bridge out in Sandy Creek Flash flooding in the Big Sandy Creek area tossed homes on top of each other and damaged a critical bridge. Decibel Senior Multimedia Journalist Blair Waltman-Alexin with the report. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:23Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU in the Classroom"
YouTube Link 2013-06-03T17:20Z 24K followers, [--] engagements
"Lady Bird Johnson Royal Blue bluebonnet Daphne Richards Central Texas Gardener Celebrate Lady Bird with Daphne's Plant of the Week: Texas Superstar 'Lady Bird Johnson Royal Blue' bluebonnet. If it's time to cut back your too-woody thyme Daphne shows us how"
YouTube Link 2013-11-14T20:50Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements
"What the SXSW leadership shakeup means for the festival Its Austins premier global event and it may never be the same. Having recovered from the pandemic and with a temporary new home SXSW is undergoing another major transformation the ousting of co-president and longtime figurehead Hugh Forrest. Austin InSights Laura Laughead speaks with Richard Whittaker senior staff writer at The Austin Chronicle on what it means. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T18:00Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements
"A breakdown of Texas and Californias redistricting fight As the Texas legislature considers redrawing the states congressional districts to add more Republicans California Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to retaliate by adding new Democratic seats. San Francisco Chronicle politics reporter Sophia Bollag discusses the political landscape in the deep blue California. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T18:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Manor ISD Superintendent on the new TEA report card In TEAs latest report card Manor ISD earned an overall D grade. Superintendent Dr. Robert Sormani spoke with Austin InSights Laura Laughead about the districts reaction and the biggest challenges to improving education for students these days. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Texas Abortion Law and its impact on Black Maternal Mortality Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and Vizio"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU's New Year's Resolutions Your favorite PBS station makes promises for the New Year"
YouTube Link 2008-12-30T22:50Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"Residents Are Worried About ICE. Theyre Celebrating Their Cultura Anyway Pinatas a sizzling grill and dancingnew Guatemalan restaurant Marimbas went all out to celebrate Guatemalan Independence Day. But co-owner Mynor Alvarado was concerned about the turnout. Would concerns about ICE activity in Rundberg keep families away Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs #rundberg #austin #austinfood #atx"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T20:08Z 26.3K followers, [--] engagements
"What Is The STAAR Test And Why Is So Much Riding On It Kids skip school to escape it teachers have to teach towards it and politicians even tried to replace it. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness better known as the STAAR test looms large over education in Texas. But what is the STAAR test and why does it dominate so much space in and out of the classroom The answer delves into the history of Texas education and its future. Follow us on social media - Follow Decibel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Decibel on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T18:00Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"New Netflix documentary on Oklahoma City Bombing shares never before heard survivors stories A new Netflix documentary tells the story of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing [--] years after the shocking tragedy occurred. Hear from the films director Greg Tillman on the importance of recalling this horrific act of political violence. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin drag queen and activist Brigitte Bandit reacts to new bathroom bill Approval is expected soon in the Texas legislature for a new bathroom bill that will impact the transgender community. Austin drag performer and activist Brigitte Bandit discusses the impact of policy targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T18:00Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements
"English Garden on Texas Soil Jennifer & David Stocker Central Texas Gardener Jennifer and David Stocker grounded their Hill Country garden on memories from their childhood homes in northern England. See how they combined English garden designs with native Texas plants that stand up to drought"
YouTube Link 2013-12-24T00:56Z 24.8K followers, 40.3K engagements
"Previewing PanAmericana with Pati Jinich Chef author and storyteller Pati Jinich is heading far from her native Mexico all the way to Alaska and Canada in her new show Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana on PBS and she gave Austin InSights Laura Laughead a preview. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Romantic street side garden Bob Atchison & Rob Moshein Central Texas Gardener Live on a busy street corner See how Bob Atchison and Rob Moshein romantically framed their [----] Spanish Revival House named "Palazzo di cani di neri" Italian for the palace of the black dogs in honor of their two dogs. They defined privacy in their outdoor living room with enchantment for the passersby and the neighbors who come calling nightly to visit among the flowers sculptures and spilling water troughs"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T14:17Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"klru.org/openingnight Tickets now available for KLRU's Opening Night"
YouTube Link 2010-11-12T20:15Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Be More: [----] Year in Review"
YouTube Link 2011-08-09T17:51Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"Sounds from the [----] Unity Walk Take a moment to listen to sounds from this years St. Johns Unity Walk a [---] mile march from Webb Middle School to Northeast Early College High School. Last weekend families staff students and local community groups came together to celebrate the diversity of Rundberg with this march. The [--] year community tradition hopes to promote unity and strength. This years march also aimed to advocate for schools like Dobie Middle School which currently faces a potential closure. Attendees marched across I-35 holding signs while chanting save Dobie and save our schools."
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T20:08Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Why educators and parents are concerned about the latest TEA report card The TEAs latest school rankings are in and many Central Texas educators and advocates are concerned about lower grades across the board. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Austin American Statesman education reporter Keri Heath to learn more. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Rachel [--] Rachel "Zephyr" 12th Grade Honorable Mention Austin Community College's Division of Arts & Humanities received hundreds of poetry submissions from AISD students of all ages in the [----] Vision + Voice Poetry Contest. One winning poem and 1-3 honorable mention poems were selected per grade level for recognition. Learn more at visionandvoice.org"
YouTube Link 2017-05-01T15:55Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements
"All in good taste: insights on Texas Monthlys best bar-be-que list. Texas Monthly magazines bar-be-que editor Daniel Vaughn talks about what it takes to make their top [--] list and trends up and coming bar-be-que innovation. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T18:00Z 25.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Diane Matula: Central Texas Gardener After Diane and Ludvik Matula renovated their old house in Wharton Diane set her eyes on the yard theyd salvaged. Although the new healthy lawn was better than mud and weeds Dianes a gardener. One day she took a shovel to a back corner. And then kept on digging. With passalong plants salvaged garden art finds and a lot of work she created a retreat of flowers fragrance and a pond for them and wildlife. One of their dreams was opening a bed & breakfast. When Ludvik found the perfect old building to move next door they named it BirdSong Inn. Its hard to say"
YouTube Link 2009-11-19T15:53Z 24.8K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Nobody came for us: Cleanup begins after the Big Sandy Creek floods Survivors of the deadly floods in Northwest Travis County say the county and states response failed them in the aftermath. Residents in the Big Sandy Creek neighborhood told Austin InSight it was volunteers who helped fill in the gaps. Blair Waltman-Alexin reports. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T18:00Z 25.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Support KLRU"
YouTube Link 2009-08-05T16:52Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Texas' new Banana Ball team the Texas Tailgaters is currently on tour Blending show business and baseball the Texas Tailgaters join the "league" made famous by the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals. The new Banana Ball team is currently touring the state including a stop in Austin. Catcher Taj Porter talk about the team's unmatched energy -- and dons his first ever (and colorful) cowboy hat. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T18:00Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Hill Country Garden Ronda & Kelly GrayCentral Texas Gardener Stone and water and sky. These are what guided landscape architect C.L. Williams in his Lake Travis garden design for Ronda and Kelly Gray"
YouTube Link 2010-10-28T14:28Z 24.7K followers, [----] engagements
"KLRU Value - Jessica Michallick More about Jessica's story: http://www.klru.org/blog/2017/09/i-am-still-a-pbs-kid/"
YouTube Link 2017-09-20T20:53Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Collective: Austin Art Yard Tour [----] http://www.klru.org/collective Scott Stevens is a co-organizer of the Austin Art Yard Tour and yardist in charge of Smutt Putt Heaven. Bottle cap snakes mannequin heads doll heads and crutches galore A locale described in several local national and international documentaries"
YouTube Link 2011-04-11T22:42Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Unintended Consequences of Texas Abortion Law Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire Roku Apple TV Android TV Google TV Google Chromecast Samsung TV and Vizio SmartCast TV. Funding"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements
"A look at the Austin restaurant scenes non-alcoholic options The sober curious or non-alcoholic trend has arrived in Austin.The latest survey from market research firm NCS shows that nearly half of Americans plan to drink less this year while a Gallup poll shows less than 40% of young adults are regular drinkers these days. Austin InSights Laura Laughead invited Birdies Restaurant a James Beard-nominated beverage service to talk about mocktails and non-alcoholic options perfect for summer. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Tuition costs skyrocket for dreamers - an impacted student speaks out A senior liberal arts student at the University of Texas who asked to remain anonymous discusses the impact of now having to pay out-of-state tuition following a court decision that changed state policy. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T18:00Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements
"From Matthew McConaughey to Whataburger: The Biggest Stars and Sights at SXSW [----] Austin InSights Laura Laughead brings you some highlights from the best of film music activations and more at SXSW [----]. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T15:30Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
"AISD Releases School Closure Plan The Austin Independent School District just released their school consolidation plan. Heres how itll impact Rundberg students. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T23:00Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements
"How to repot cacti & succulentsJeff PavlatCentral Texas Gardener How do you repot your cactus or spiky succulents without getting stuck Jeff Pavlat from the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society demonstrates how to do it. He shows the potting mix he likes to use and how he tops off each plant. Find out more at www.klru.org/ctg"
YouTube Link 2012-07-25T14:20Z 24K followers, 291.6K engagements
"Wondering what stories the Decibel team is working Heres a quick update on the stories were working on so far. A newspaper staff: Up first were covering a middle schools newspaper The Roadrunner and the teacher behind it and many other extracurriculars. School vouchers: Vouchers have been in the news a lot. With a rally at the capitol last month with many in attendance including community groups in Rundberg were working on a story that explains what school vouchers are and how they can impact the families of Rundberg. Community at a rec center: Weve heard from folks how vital the Gus Garcia"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T16:22Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
"KLRU Be More: Can't Live Without PBS"
YouTube Link 2011-08-09T16:57Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"A Harrowing Escape - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood A recap of the central Texas flood and its impact; an Austin woman recounts how she and her family narrowly escaped the devastating Guadalupe River flooding in the Hunt community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Thank you for KLRU Go to klru.org/donate to show your support"
YouTube Link 2013-05-31T19:52Z 24K followers, [----] engagements
"Austin Revealed: Chicano Civil Rights "Role of Chicano Identity in Arts" The Chicano movement empowered Mexican-Americans from all walks of life to celebrate their roots. Hear how locals came together to embrace their heritage through the arts"
YouTube Link 2016-03-24T14:28Z 26.3K followers, 32.7K engagements
"Taco Mafia familia member and Comadre Panaderia owner among Food & Wines [----] Best New Chefs Big news from the Taco Mafia familia Mariela Camacho local baker and owner of Comadre Panaderia has been named one of Food & Wine Magazines [----] Best New Chefs. Comadre Panaderia a highly regarded bakery in East Austin began as a pop-up at nearby Nixta Taqueria and has since risen to national prominence. Here is Marielas story featured in episode [--] of the Austin PBS original docuseries Taco Mafia. About Taco Mafia: A new generation of taqueros is showing how to achieve success in a post-pandemic world"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T20:00Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements
"New documentary tells the story of Brent Renaud the first American journalist killed in Ukraine American documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud was the first American journalist killed in the war in Ukraine when he was gunned down by Russian soldiers in [----]. Now his brother Craig has released a documentary telling the story of Brents life behind the lens and the journey to bring his body home. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Craig about his film Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"ATX Together: The Engage Series How Are Artists and Creatives Faring Throughout the Pandemic Artists and creatives are expected to bring beauty love and joy to the world. But what happens when our artists and creatives need us to shine a little beauty love and joy back into their lives too In recognition of SXSW this months ATX Together: The Engage Series shines a spotlight on greater Austins creative community and how artists have been coping during the past two years of the pandemic. We explore the economics health mental health social wellbeing and connectedness of different artists and"
YouTube Link 2022-03-09T21:19Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements
"KLRU Q Mediterranean 1/9 KLRU Q explores the Mediterranean on January 9th. KLRU Q is broadcast channel [----]. It is also available to digital cable subscribers of Grande on [---] and Time Warner on 255"
YouTube Link 2014-01-06T17:03Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"Ingram council member speaks out Ingram City Councilmember Ray Howard discusses his commitment to getting a modern flood warning system installed in his community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at [--] PM CT on Austin PBS. The PBS App is free to download on Amazon Fire"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T18:00Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Top Texas Wines for the Holidays - or Anytime Certified sommelier and wine educator Denise Clark provides expert insights and recommendations on Texas wines for sipping sharing and pairing during the holidays or anytime. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every"
YouTube Link 2025-03-26T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Austin City Limits Makes History - in Neon As the Austin City Limits television show marks its 50th anniversary Austin PBS preserves and curates a collection of historic artifacts including a simple neon sign that once was a part of the show. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App"
YouTube Link 2025-04-08T18:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"A peek into Baklava House [--] years ago Mohammed Tabbaa and his family fled Syria in search of a better life away from war. Today theyve built something sweet right here in Austin. It was a good place to sell like something for international people international market to attract people let them know about our culture about our sweets Tabbaa said. At @baklava_house_austin Tabbaa continues his lifes passion: crafting traditional Arab sweets from scratch just as hes done for over [--] years. What began as a humble food truck has grown into a beloved dessert shop in Rundberg where he and his wife"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T14:22Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements
"QADVENTB It's Adventure Night on KLRU Q on 11/29. Get complete list of programs here http://www.klru.org/p=22510"
YouTube Link 2013-11-27T16:14Z 24K followers, [---] engagements
"City of Songs- Now Streaming for Free #shorts #music #travel #austin #stockholm #seoul Love music🎧 Obsessed with travel🌎 Discover how these connect Austin Stockholm and Seoul in "City of Songs" Streaming for FREE on the PBS App until August 14th📲 💻 Pbs.org/show/city-of-songs/ -- Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T17:58Z 25.5K followers, [---] engagements
"A Poetry reading with Austins first-ever Poet Laureate Austin has crowned the citys first-ever Poet Laureate. Theater artist and spoken word poet Zell Miller III has been a fixture on Austins art scene for nearly [--] years and he shared a special original poem on Austin InSight. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Opinion: Dobie Middle Schools ACE Site Coordinator on the schools potential closing With a potential school closure looming for Dobie Wilton Harris the Afterschool Centers on Education Site Coordinator for Dobie shares his thoughts on why the school must stay open for the community. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Camp Mystic Memories - - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood An alum of Camp Mystic Savannah Wiseman shares special memories of the life-changing impact of her days at Camp Mystic the riverside summer camp where [--] campers and counselors died in the recent flash flood. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Helping Children Cope - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood As families cope with devastating losses from the central Texas flood Austin ISD counselors share insights on guiding and supporting children who may have questions about this major tragedy. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [--] engagements
"A.I.S.D. at a Turning Point: an Interview with Superintendent Matias Segura In an in-depth interview Austin ISD superintendent Matias Segura discusses the controversial school consolidation plan and other issues including school vouchers state funding and accountability ratings. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE"
YouTube Link 2025-09-17T18:00Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Is Rundberg Safe Does the neighborhood deserve its dangerous reputation And if so what can be done about it We spoke with police officers community organizations experts and residents about what it means to address safety in Rundberg. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelatx - Follow Austin PBS on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinpbs"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T13:00Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The Calling For the Rev. Byron K. Jackson helping his community is a calling. We all have a talent or a gift if you will that we are supposed to utilize not just for ourselves but for the betterment of mankind Jackson says. Jackson is the interim pastor at Cottonwood Baptist Church located in Del Valle just northeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Many of the nearby residents dont have access to healthy food so Jackson and a dedicated group of volunteers deliver healthy ready-to-eat meals every Tuesday to those in need"
YouTube Link 2021-07-12T14:00Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Meet the guy teaching kids in Rundberg how to cook (and other valuable life skills). Nate Koehler is a recreational program specialist at the Gus Garcia Recreational Center where he runs an after school program for teens to discover their interests. He hopes he and the program can be a safe space for them. Sometimes Nate says that requires "extra patience chances and maybe a Danny DeVito cutout. Follow us on social media - Follow Austin PBS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinPBS - Follow Austin PBS on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinpbs - Follow Austin PBS on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T20:44Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Why do plant leaves yellow Daphne Richard Central Texas Gardener Daphne explains how to be a plant detective to understand why leaves yellow on healthy plants. Her pick of the week is Phlox paniculata 'John Fanick' a glorious summertime bloomer"
YouTube Link 2023-10-19T02:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Why the STAAR had teachers doing the dougie Kids skip school to escape it teachers have to teach towards it (and pump students up for it) and politicians even tried to replace it. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness better known as the STAAR test looms large over education in Texas. But what is the STAAR test and why does it dominate so much space in and out of the classroom The answer delves into the history of Texas education and its future. Follow us on social mediaFollow us on social media Follow Decibel on Instagram: / decibelatx Follow Decibel on Facebook: / decibelatx"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T18:39Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Austin PBS CEO explains how federal funding cuts will impact local programming In May President Trump signed an executive order halting federal funding for PBS and NPR. That includes Austin PBS. The White House argues that taxpayer money should not go to what the administration describes as woke propaganda disguised as news. Austin InSights Laura Laughead spoke with Austin PBS CEO Luis Patio about how this could impact the station. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T18:00Z 24.7K followers, [---] engagements
"OVERHEARD P.J. O'ROURKE pt.3 of [--] http://www.klru.org/overheard/ P.J. O'Rourke and Evan Smith discuss the Tea Party and immigration"
YouTube Link 2011-06-24T16:15Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The Legacy & Texas History of President Jimmy Carter U.T. Austin Professor of Public Affairs and History Jeremi Suri speaks with Austin InSight's Danielle Banda about JImmy Carter's history and legacy in Texas. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on the PBS App or on-air every Thursday at 7"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Changing the Texas Abortion Ban Following reports of preventable deaths of women in Texas due to lack of clarity in the Texas abortion ban law legislators are considering amending the policy. Representative Donna Howard (D-Austin) talks about growing momentum in support of changing the law. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
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YouTube Link 2007-09-24T21:23Z 24K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Emergency Response Questions - Austin InSight Special Coverage: Central Texas Flood Reporter Eleanor Klibanoff from The Texas Tribune shares insights on questions emerging about the failures of the emergency warning and evacuation protocols in Kerr County epicenter of the devastating and deadly July [--] flash flood. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program hosted by Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS."
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T18:58Z 24.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts on Black Maternal Mortality Austin obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Crystal Berry-Roberts shares her point of view on the Black maternal mortality rate in Texas which is [--] times greater for Black women than white women. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the regions vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program co-hosted by Danielle Banda and Laura Laughead anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. You can watch Austin InSight for FREE on"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T18:00Z 24.4K followers, [--] engagements
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