Austin PBS Has Premiered How We Grieve Docuseries
The local program began airing on October 13 to spark citywide conversations about death.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Documentary
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Austin PBS has launched a new docuseries, How We Grieve, which features the perspectives of locals navigating the process of loss. The series aims to bring personal experiences with grief into the public eye.
Why it matters
The docuseries was created to encourage community dialogue about the often-taboo subjects of death and processing grief. By centering on local stories, the project hopes to foster empathy and conversation among Austin neighbors.
The series premiere aired at 10:30pm, with the remaining two episodes scheduled for 10pm on the following two Tuesdays.
The players
Austin PBS
The local public television station broadcasting the docuseries.
Allie García
An Austin-based artist and former funeral director featured in the series.
Ross
A producer who moved from New York City to Austin in 2016.
The details
Produced by Ross and Justin Ross, the project explores how people process loss through intimate interviews and footage. The series highlights local voices, including Allie García, an Austin-based artist and former funeral director. Filming for segments took place at García's home to provide a grounded look at how grief manifests in daily life.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The first episode of the series aired.
Subsequent Tuesdays: The remaining two episodes will air at 10pm.
The Texas Context
How We Grieve follows the precedent of previous local public media initiatives that use documentary storytelling to address sensitive social topics in Austin. This project continues the station's effort to highlight personal narratives from the community.
Viewers can catch the remaining two installments of the series on their local PBS channel on upcoming Tuesday nights. The series offers a chance to engage with a community-driven perspective on handling loss and transition.
The takeaway
The series provides an opportunity for residents to reflect on personal and collective experiences of grief. Keep an eye on the Austin PBS schedule for the final two broadcast dates to follow the full arc of the series.
What happens next
The remaining two episodes of How We Grieve will air on Austin PBS at 10pm on the two Tuesdays following October 13, 2026.
Further reading
You can find more local storytelling on our Documentary section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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