Made in Texas

Made in Texas returns for Season 3 with The Melody Maids Movie, a 30-minute mini-documentary premiering on KERA the week of November 1, 2026. The film tells the remarkable story of Eloise Milam, who brought together more than 1,500 young women to share morals, manners, and music with American troops from 1942 to 1972. Featuring archival footage, memoir photos, and diary entries, this episode celebrates a unique chapter in Texas history. The film will also stream on pbs.org and the PBS app beginning in November.

Broadcast Debut: October 2026 | Presenting Station: Austin PBS | 60 minutes Made in Texas returns for its third season this fall with Tex Machina: AI, Energy and Water in Texas, a new 60-minute documentary that explains how artificial intelligence…

Award-winning anthology series spotlights Texas stories across science, culture, history, and community — airing October 2026 through May 2027 AUSTIN, TX — Texas PBS today announced the lineup for Season 3 of Made in Texas, its acclaimed documentary series showcasing…

The award-winning documentary TV series returns with stories that take you across the Lone Star State and beyond. After a successful debut season that brought Texas Monthly’s celebrated journalism from the page to the screen, Texas Monthly Presents: The Story is back with…

Made in Texas Season II continues with Broken Bread: Examining Senior Food Insecurity in the Texas Panhandle. At a time when the federal government is cutting funds to food pantries across our state, Broken Bread provides a comprehensive analysis of…

We’re excited to launch Season II of Made in Texas with Duranguito, a powerful new film presented by PBS El Paso.  This compelling documentary highlights the voices and vision of El Paso’s independent producers, shining a light on local talent…

Starting this week, Texas PBS stations will once again bring this new film series called Made in Texas to local audiences. Made in Texas is a series featuring Texas filmmakers that aims to celebrate the storytelling, cultural richness, and vibrant…

Texas Monthly announced in a Press Room article that the award-winning magazine has partnered with Texas PBS to bring stories from the page to the screen. Texas Monthly Presents is a new series coming to Texas PBS this May. The series will…

A new documentary, coming to Texas PBS stations this month, explores the vital connection between water and energy throughout history. In honor of Earth Day, Thirst for Power, the hour-long documentary from Austin filmmaker Mat Hames, will premiere on stations…

The final episode of the Made in Texas film series was televised on Texas PBS stations in  March 2025. Episode 106, titled The Stones are Speaking, was presented by Austin PBS.  The Stones Are Speaking tells the story of archaeologist…