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June has arrived—bring on the sunshine! You may have plans for summer vacation, backyard barbecues, and refreshing dips in the pool. Rest assured, we'll have plenty of amazing activities and programming to add to your list!
This month, we're thrilled to share with you a lineup of noteworthy events and enriching public media content. Find station happenings, local news, PBS programming highlights, and our Passport streaming feature of the month—all below!
Let's dive in....
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PBS Pledge Drive
June 1-9
| June Pledge runs from the 1st through the 9th of this month. We are dedicated to providing quality programming on the South Plains—free from commercial interests. In the era where a multitude of media choices are available, Texas Tech Public Media stands out in providing quality educational content for all. We can’t continue this important mission without you. Donate today! | | |
Get to Know Your District 2 City Council Candidates | |
Join us for the Runoff Election Forum on June 4, 2024, at the YWCA of Lubbock from 6-8PM. This event is free and open to the public.
Featured Speakers
The forum will feature Lubbock's District 2 City Council candidates, Gordan Harris and Anah Menjares, who will be addressing key questions from the community.
Our moderator will be Dr. Daniel Scheller, Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program in the Texas Tech Department of Political Science.
Get a Reminder
Add this event to your calendar and RSVP.
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Ask the Candidates
Want to ask a question of this year’s candidates? Please take a moment to fill out our survey. Your valuable insight will help shape the discussion and ensure that pertinent issues are addressed.
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Stay Connected: Read & Listen to the Latest News | |
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month
A letter-writing campaign is currently underway, started by a community resource center for LGBTQ+ people in West Texas, calling on the city council to recognize June as Pride Month.
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The Language of Museums
With summer in its early days, many students and families have more free time. Our student reporter, Olivia O'Rand, explores how museums provide learning opportunities outside of the classroom and ignite curiosity in local communities.
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Lubbock PD Chief Finalist
Lubbock's newest Chief of Police, Seth Herman, brings years of experience in public safety to a growing city, along with controversy surrounding his responses to challenging situations.
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Newest Reporter: Bishop Van Buren
Bishop began his journey with Texas Tech Public Media as an intern last year, and we are thrilled to announce that he is now a full-time reporter at our station! Don’t miss out on his outstanding reporting in our newsroom.
Visit the Newsroom
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Stay Ahead of the Curve
Follow us on social media @ttupublicmedia and subscribe to our exclusive newsroom mailing list!
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Upcoming Summer Events
June-July 2024
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Want to stay in the know about upcoming PBS KIDS events and opportunities? Join our Lubbock Learning Neighborhood Facebook group! | | | |
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Recently Added Radio Show: "A Way with Words"
Tune in Saturdays at 7PM on KTTZ 89.1 FM to hear "A Way with Words." This national public radio show and podcast series delves into language through the lenses of history, culture, and family. Hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett engage with callers, discussing topics such as slang, grammar, old sayings, word origins, regional dialects, family expressions, and more.
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Journey to Austria and Germany with Collette Travel
Last Chance to Sign Up
Hurry— this opportunity ends soon, and there are limited spots available! Join us on a festive trip to Austria and Germany this Christmas 2024. Learn more on our website at ttupublicmedia.org, or call Collette at 1-800-581-8942. Please refer to booking number #1205992.
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Your Trip Benefits Public Media
By securing this travel package through Collette, you not only embark on an enriching journey but also join forces with us in supporting your local public media station. Collette has committed to donating a portion of the funds collected, ensuring that your travel experience directly contributes to Texas Tech Public Media.
Ready to Go?
If you're eager to embark on this festive adventure, click the link below!
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Hope in the Water
Discover creative solutions and breakthrough food technologies that could feed the planet while saving threatened seas and fresh waterways. Hope in the Water begins Wednesday, June 19 @ 8:00 p.m.
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GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: Carmen
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET presents a new production of “Carmen,” premiering Friday, June 14 @ 8:00 p.m.
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MASTERPIECE: Grantchester
Tom Brittney returns for his final season as vicar Will Davenport on GRANTCHESTER on MASTERPIECE, beginning Sunday, June 16 @ 8:00 p.m.
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Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (Tuesday, June 18 @ 8:00 p.m.) covers the rise and fall of disco, while celebrating its legacy.
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Dynamic Planet
Dynamic Planet tells stories of life in Arctic, Antarctic, and the Third Pole. The four-part series debuts Wednesday, June 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
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Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
Comedian Jesus Trejo goes on journey to learn how comedy reflects society. Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo airs Fridays @ 9:00 p.m. beginning June 21.
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POV: King Coal
POV: King Coal looks at the history and future of the coal industry, the communities it established, and the myths it created. It airs on Monday, June 24 @ 9:00 p.m.
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Additional kids’ programming is available on our 24/7 PBS KIDS Channel 5.3. | |
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution | Miniseries | Streaming June 1
From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Reveling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age.
Beginning on June 1st, the first episode of Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution will be available as an early streaming release in FVOD and episodes two and three will be available in Passport before the broadcast premiere beginning on June 18th.
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Professor T | Season 3 | Streaming June 16
Season 3 begins with Professor T in jail awaiting trial. As the Professor struggles to get his old life and job back, he is helped by Dan and Lisa who again rely on his brilliant criminal insight and analysis to solve tricky and intriguing crimes. The Professor also seeks to discover what really happened the night his father died.
Binge all six episodes of this series starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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MASTERPIECE Grantchester | Season 9 | Streaming June 16
Alongside Robson Green as DI Geordie Keating, Tom Brittney returns for his final season as beloved vicar, Will Davenport. The pair must navigate crime-solving, challenges to their friendship, and more in charming Grantchester. Rishi Nair joins the cast as the new vicar in the village, Alphy Kotteram.
Binge all eight episodes of this series starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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DI Ray | Season 2 | Streaming June 16
After a fatal shooting outside a hospital threatens to erupt into a full-blown turf war, DI RAY must uncover the truth before tensions spill onto Birmingham streets.
Binge all six episodes of this series starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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