http://www.klru.org/docubloggers Docubloggers: Life in Central Texas Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:07:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you Time Warner subscribers didn't get a chance to catch this one when it first aired, it has stories about Bass Concert Hall, Dionysium at the Drafthouse, Gay Marriage in Texas, HB 861 (domestic partner benefits) and an oldie but goodie about the 2008 Buda Wienerdog Races. Quite ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=914 [youtube WRZ0rnCNONM] Sunshine Community Garden This short documentary chronicles the regular practices and annual plant sale of a community garden in Austin, TX.  It was created by the spring intern class of Elephant Productions.  Enjoy! http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=902 [youtube zbhQRDCqBHc] http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=899 The show might be over, but we have at least one (and possibly two) episodes still to air.  Tonight, May 7th is one of them, and it's one that we're particularly proud of.  It's all Community Docublogs!  What a way to wrap up the series! Watch it on KLRU-TV, Austin PBS ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=897 Due to the trying economic times facing our country, KLRU has been forced to undergo large cutbacks.  On the chopping block is Docubloggers, along with Domenique Bellavia and Sean Cunningham, the show's producers. We're sad to see the show go, sadder to lose our jobs, but most importantly, sad to see ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=895 [youtube 5eniiHn9v94] This short documentary chronicles the regular practices and annual plant sale of the Sunshine Community Garden in Austin, Texas. http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=893 [vimeo 4429372] This year, the theme was Give5: "Bring 5 Friends", "Give $5", "Give 5 Hours" Mayoral Candidates Brewster McCracken and Carole Keeton Strayhorn, along with Team Leffingwell, were the keynote speakers. Volunteers put in an estimated dollar value of $36,400 of volunteer hours in the Austin community in one day! Projects featured ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=889 [vimeo 4451290] The current 2009 Texas Legislature is considering passing a bill that would allow licensed concealed gun carriers to bring their weapons to school (any public college or university in the state of Texas). On the anniversary of the Virginia Tech 2007 shootings, alumni John Woods helped organize a walkout ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=887 [youtube PJ9dtN8pmKw] Years ago before Docubloggers started, I produced a story for In Context about Catherine Lee, an internationally recognized artist that happens to live in Wimberley, Tx. I was invited to one of her potlucks that’s well attended by numerous artists, but I found myself conversing with one man in ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=877 The Great Urban Race is a nationwide series of scavenger hunts held in cities coast to coast. 2009 was its second year in Austin, so we decided to check it out. We were put in touch with Donna and Angie, who came in 74th place in last year’s race, but won ... http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=872