July 18, 2025
Last night, Congress voted to eliminate federal funding for public media — including KWBU, Waco Public Radio.
$164,000 of KWBU’s annual budget disappeared overnight.
And this is on top of other cuts this year that we’ve already told you about.
Trustworthy journalism from Waco and around the world; music; the arts — Waco Public Radio’s services are vital to McLennan County.
KWBU has proudly served the Waco area for more than 25 years. We’re not stopping now — but we need your help.
YOU, our Waco community, now fully fund the programs and services you rely on from KWBU, and your support is more important than ever before. NOW is the time to become a financial supporter of Waco Public Radio.
Already a donor? NOW is the time to increase your monthly membership, or make an additional gift.
KWBU will be here, as we have been since the year 2000. But we cannot do it without you.
Donate now to keep public media strong in Waco and McLennan County.
Thank you!
--Joe Riley
President and CEO
Waco Public Radio