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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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. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the local impact of Tuesdays election results, a new historical marker at the courthouse, and more. -
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This week on Friday Forum, JB Smith and Molly-Jo Tilton dive into the news of the week. -
This week on Friday Forum, JB Smith and guest host, Waco Bridge reporter, Sam Shaw, dive into the news of the week. -
This week on Friday Forum, JB and Molly-Jo dive into the news of the week. Plus JB talks to Midway ISD superintendent about the proposed bond.
