J.B. Smith
Waco Bridge Editor-in-ChiefBefore joining The Waco Bridge in February as editor-in-chief, J.B. Smith had 33 years of Texas journalism experience, most of it as local government reporter and managing editor at the Tribune-Herald. He has won numerous statewide awards for enterprise journalism, including a series on migrant deaths on the Mexico border. A Sulphur Springs native and Southwestern University graduate, he is grateful for the opportunity to build a nonprofit newsroom in his adopted hometown of Waco.
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This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the effects of this week's ice storm, some updates from Connally ISD, and an update on the data center project in Lacy Lakeview. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at a new study for a regional aquatics center, take a look inside the new STEAM Center and talk cold weather prep. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the ongoing public concerns about data center projects in McLennan and Bosque counties, a gift to Baylor’s baseball program from a certain famous Waco couple, and new buses funded by Midway ISD’s bond election. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office's controversial new partnership with ICE and the Waco city manager search. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with Waco Family Medicine CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with Waco Mayor Jim Holmes. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with TSTC's Waco Provost Beth Wooten. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series this week, inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, starting with County Judge Scott Felton. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at statewide redistricting news, some updates from city council and a roundup of Waco area schools in football and volleyball playoffs. -
This week JB Smith and guest host Rachel Velasco will be discussing local impacts of the end to the government shutdown, two big developments across lake Waco, and an update on next years primary elections.
