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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Since June 3, more than 20 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas livestock. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on a new data center proposed in McGregor and Waco ISD's compensation plan. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on updates on the New World Screwworm in Texas and talk about how a new food truck permitting law could impact Waco vendors. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame's long-awaited update and some school enrollment news from Midway and Lorena ISDs. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on a new development off I-35 and leadership changes at Kendrick Elementary school. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith give an update on data centers around Central Texas and ongoing redevelopment at the former Floyd Casey Stadium. -
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.
