Molly-Jo Tilton
KWBU Multimedia ReporterMolly-Jo, or MJ as her friends know her, joined KWBU in 2024 as the station's Multimedia Reporter. She covers all things Waco for KWBU, from City Council to the local arts scene. She also co-hosts the weekly news show, Friday Forum with the Waco Bridge.
Molly-Jo graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2024 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Before joining KWBU, she interned for The Texas Standard, where her feature on a San Antonio nonprofit earned her a statewide award for health reporting (and becoming the first intern to do so). Her work has appeared on The Drag: Stories, The Daily Texan, The Texas Standard and NPR's All Things Considered.
When she is not scoping out stories, MJ enjoys reading a good book, watching TV with her cat or learning new crafts.
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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. -
Appointees will replace Connally's elected board and superintendent, takeover governing power as part of the state's takeover of the district. -
Barefield fought off a challenge from economic development official Rachel E. Pate, while Mayor Holmes won 83% of the vote. And Lacy Lakeview elected a data center opponent. -
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. -
The regional food hub will open in East Waco this summer and serve CTFB’s nine northern counties, which face higher rates of food insecurity. -
Morgan annoucned on social media he would withdraw from the mayoral race. Tuesday is the last day for early voting. -
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. -
At Baylor, a Turning Point USA event and the All Are Neighbors gathering reveal deep divides over faith, politics and LGBTQ+ inclusion on campus. -
Dallas-based Manhattan Project Beer Co. is planning to open in the first floor of the city owned parking garage. -
Early voting begins Monday and runs daily through April 28 for the county’s school and city elections.
