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 give an update on the state's appointment of Connally ISD's superintendent and board and talk about results from last week's elections. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith give an update on the new Central Texas Food Bank hub in Waco and talk about this weekend's elections. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith talk about dueling political events at Baylor and their repercussions, Waco ISD's budget surplus and a new brewery coming to town. -
This week, JB Smith is joined by guest co-host, Andrea Kosar, to discuss upcoming local elections and the contests to keep an eye on. -
Hopefuls in a four-way race talk about taxes, development and governing priorities. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith talk about Willie Nelson’s long-awaited return to Baylor and a surprising housing development east of town. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith talk about a renovation project at the former Estella Maxey Apartments and give a preview of May’s local elections.. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith break down the latest in education news and give an update on construction projects around town. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith break down Tuesday's primary election results, talk Speegleville Elementary closing, and a new concert series coming to Baylor football games. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith take a look at a federal building for sale, a free tax prep program, fine forgiveness and more.
