In September 2007 PBS presented Ken Burns' seven-part documentary The War to the nation. Watch "PBS Previews: THE WAR – A Ken Burns Film" (approx. 26 minutes). KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, used this national documentary as a catalyst to spark local discussion on the issues. KLRU created a special documentary that examines how Central Texans were affected by World War II. The station also formed partnerships with other local non-profit organizations to extend the project beyond the television show.

KLRU's production team worked for months to find diverse stories from throughout Central Texas for a special two-hour documentary. KLRU Presents: The World, The War and Texas tells the story of World War II through the eyes of Texans. Accounts from a variety of veterans and civilians are interwoven with a deep historical perspective of the global conflict, illustrating the war's dramatic impact on life in Central Texas. The show features the perspectives of a variety of veterans including Chinese Americans, Mexican Americans, African Americans, women and others who served the United States during World War II.

This documentary features stories from dozens of Central Texans including the following: Bern Ballard, Gladys "Linky" Brokhausen, Emma Browning, Mel Brown, Frank Denius, Dr. Gonzalo Garza, Carl Goldschlager, Paul Hatgil, Mike Jacobs, Leon Lebowitz, Ramon C. Noches, Richard Santos, David Straus, Larry Tu, Domingo Urias, Emilio Zamora.