KLRU-TV Information

KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. KLRU serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique. In the Community Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year KLRU hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. KLRU’s educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard. On the Air Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on KLRU and KLRU Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our KLRU PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our KLRU Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, KLRU is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world. Online We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer KLRU Passport, a member benefit that allows KLRU members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our KLRU PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!