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Texas Tech Public Media would like to wish you a happy 4th of July!
A quick note: We're going green(er) with donation receipts! Starting this year, you'll receive annual summaries of your generous contribution—reducing paper waste, and helping us achieve a higher standard of stewardship. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in West Texas. Call Tori at (806) 742-2209 with any questions!
Scroll below for station happenings, local news, PBS programming highlights for July, and our Passport streaming feature of the month! For to-the-minute updates, follow us on social media.
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Summer Adventure is Back!
Texas Tech Public Media invites you to Summer Adventure at the Science Spectrum. Explore activity booths, giveaways, demonstrations, and much more. This event is free and open to the public!
PBS KIDS Summer Adventure
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Science Spectrum | 2579 S Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX
See you at Summer Adventure!
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Special thanks to our PBS KIDS Summer Adventure event sponsors!
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During the last week of June, Texas Tech Public Media hosted its third annual College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute. This program is a game changer for school districts, as it provides local training for teachers leading AP courses that help students prepare for college. The Institute saves time and money for schools and teachers, and it allows students to save on tuition by earning college credit before graduating high school.
In 2022, the AP Summer Institute saved families over $93,000 in college expenses. It also saved districts over $45,000 in professional development expenses. Now THAT is something to celebrate!
We are also very grateful to H-E-B for their dedicated support of the AP Summer Institute!
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Have you listened to our newest radio show, More Than a Song, yet?
Hosted by Lubbock’s legendary musician and songwriter, Cary C. Banks, and produced by our award-winning TTU Public Media radio producer, Chuck Luck, "More Than a Song" strikes a tuneful chord, revealing the genuine essence of your favorite artists.
Tune in every Friday at 10:30AM on 89.1 FM, or catch up on radio.kttz.org!
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NOW HIRING:
NEWSROOM PRODUCER
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Do you dream of being a news reporter? Enjoy writing, interviewing, researching, and creating quality news content? Join our team and produce stories for digital and radio broadcast! | | |
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Human Footprint
Part travel, part science series, Human Footprint premieres Wednesday, July 5 @ 8:00 p.m. Biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton explores how we have transformed the planet.
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Grantchester
The new season of Grantchester on MASTERPIECE begins Sunday, July 9 @ 8:00 p.m. An accident and shocking announcements test Will and Geordie to their limits.
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Iconic America:
Our Symbols and Stories
with David Rubenstein
Iconic America:Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein returns Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. beginning July 11 with more episodes featuring the Statue of Liberty, the Bald Eagle, Stone Mountain and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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D.I. Ray
A British-Asian policewoman is assigned to investigate an honor killing of a Muslim man in D.I. Ray. The four-part drama starts Sunday, July 9 @ 9:00 p.m.
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POV: House Made of Splinters
Faced with uncertainty, three displaced kids in eastern Ukraine find joy and friendship with the help of social workers protecting them in POV: House Made of Splinters, airing Monday, July 17 @
9:00 p.m.
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Southern Storytellers
Southern Storytellers features the region’s influential contemporary creators and the places they call home. This three-part series debuts Tuesday, July 18 @ 8:00 p.m.
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Additional kids’ programming is available on the PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel on 5.3. | |
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Ridley | Season 1 | Streaming June 18
Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.
Binge all eight episodes of this season starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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Ridley | Season 1 | Streaming June 18
Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.
Binge all eight episodes of this season starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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Ridley | Season 1 | Streaming June 18
Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.
Binge all eight episodes of this season starting on the night of its broadcast premiere with Passport.
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Endeavour | All Seasons Available
Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral and solitary Detective Constable Morse in Endeavour, written by Inspector Lewis creator and Inspector Morse writer Russell Lewis .
Binge the nine-season series with Passport.
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KTTZ Passport is an added benefit for valued donors of public television. With KTTZ Passport, you can enjoy past episodes of many of your favorite PBS and KTTZ-TV shows on demand using your computer, smartphone, or tablet. With a yearly contribution of at least $60 or an ongoing monthly contribution of $5 or more you can receive this new member benefit. | |
JULY PUBLIC MEDIA SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT | | |
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Thank you for helping further the mission of public media in West Texas,
TTU K-12 and School of Rock Lubbock!
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More information about
TTU K-12 is
available here.
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More information about
School of Rock Lubbock is
available here.
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