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KIDS WHO WATCH PUBLIC TV ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN, STUDY SHOWS
Oct 16, 2009 in Web News
A new study shows preschool children who participate in a media-rich literary curriculum integrating public media video content and educational games are better prepared for kindergarten than students who do not use the curriculum.
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WORDGIRL MEETS FANS AT AIRSHO!
Oct 15, 2009 in Web News
West Texas kids had a stupendous time hanging out with caped crusader and definition dynamo, WORDGIRL, at AIRSHO. They shared their splendid vocabulary skills with WORDGIRL during appearances Saturday and Sunday. Check out the AIRSHO pictures - click on IN YOUR NEIGHBORSHOOD at right. Watch WORDGIRL and her sidekick Captain Huggyface weekdays at 3:30pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30 only on Basin PBS.
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WATCH THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA MARATHON SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 5. ORDER YOUR DVD SET TODAY!
Oct 05, 2009 in Web News
Click the GIVE button at right to order The National Parks and browse our store for your favorite Ken Burns films. Click the NATIONAL PARKS icon at far right to see a special message from Ken Burns and to donate toward the continued broadcast of Burns' films on Basin PBS. His next installment will be THE DUST BOWL.
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ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS SNEAK PREVIEW OF NATIONAL PARKS
Sep 28, 2009 in Web News
West Texas nature lovers watched a sneak peek of our newest Ken Burns documentary THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA Saturday. Odessa Regional Medical Center hosted two screenings for SeniorAdvantage members. As a local underwriter, the ORMC SeniorAdvantage program is helping Basin PBS bring this national television event to your West Texas home all week long.
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PROUD HERITAGE STAR ALICE COOMBES MEMORIAL
Sep 04, 2009 in Web News
The Basin PBS family is saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Alice Coombes, whose happy spirit always inspired us and continues to do so. We extend our sincerest condolences to her husband and family. Watch Alice's story Thursday, September 17 at 7pm as we air an encore presentation of Proud Heritage: The War.
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HEALTH CARE ADDRESS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7
Sep 03, 2009 in Web News
Watch NEWSHOUR coverage as President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress on health care reform plans. Live coverage begins at 7pm. Our Sesame Street primetime special "Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times" will air after this special address followed by "Including Samuel" and Charlie Rose.
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GET YOUR FREE DINOSAUR TRAIN STICKER BOOKMARKS AT BARNES & NOBLE IN MIDLAND!
Aug 27, 2009 in Web News
While supplies last. Then get "all aboard" the DINOSAUR TRAIN with Basin PBS on Labor Day. Our new Jim Henson production helps kids ages 3 to 6 apply scientific thinking as they discover dinosaurs and the natural sciences. Watch DINOSAUR TRAIN Monday-Friday at 8:30am beginning September 7 and on the weekends at 7:30am.
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MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! INSPECTOR LEWIS SERIES RETURNS
Aug 27, 2009 in Web News
Sundays 8-9:30pm. Kevin Whately stars as Inspector Lewis in the second series featuring the much-loved Oxford policeman. Laurence Fox stars as his young partner, DS Hathaway. Brought to you on Basin PBS by Pat Long Weaver and David Weaver.
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TONIGHT - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE KENNEDYS
Aug 26, 2009 in Web News
The Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy brings to a close a chapter in American history and a generation of Kennedy statesmen that few will soon forget. In memory of Ted Kennedy’s influence on American politics, Basin PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents The Kennedys, tonight at 7.
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BASIN PBS, KOCV TEAM TO STRENGTHEN RADIO SERVICE
Aug 25, 2009 in Web News
Joint Tower Location Sought To Help Bring Radio Signal to New Listeners
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