They'll be discussing the StarBridge initiative: a joint community effort between the Cen-Tex Hispanic and Cen-Tex African American Chambers of Commerce.
They'll also be previewing the initiative's upcoming 'Nightmare on Elm Ave' Halloween Event, which takes place Saturday, October 24. You can find more details on the event HERE.
More information on the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is available via their website.
Likewise, you can learn more about the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce via their website.
PREVIOUS EPISODES OF DOWNTOWN DEPOT
Downtown Depot - Dytrun Thirkill
On this edition of Downtown Depot, host Rachel E. Pate is joined by Dytrun Thirkill, VP of Operations for the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Depot - KWBU: One Year Later
Host Rachel E. Pate is joined by KWBU President Lydia Tate. They'll be discussing the most trying time in the station's history, the extraordinary response from this community, and what it means for KWBU today.
Downtown Depot - Lacy-Lakeview Mayor Pro-tem Johnathan Olvera
A proposed data center project near Ross and Lacy-Lakeview could bring new economic opportunities — while also raising questions about infrastructure, resources, and the future of the area.This week on Downtown Depot, Rachel Pate talks with Lacy-Lakeview Mayor Pro-tem Jonathan Olvera about the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how community leaders are approaching a decision that could shape the region for years to come.
Downtown Depot - Joseph Scaramucci
This week's Friday feature on KWBU is Downtown Depot, where guest host Kennisha Thornton is joined by Joseph Scaramucci.
Downtown Depot - Matthew Glaser
On this edition of Downtown Depot, guest host Kennisha Thornton is joined by Matthew Glaser, Director of the Hewitt Public Library.
Downtown Depot - Kelly MacGregor and Petra Williams
On this edition of Downtown Depot, guest host Kennisha Thornton is joined by Kelly MacGregor and Petra Williams of The Waco Civic Theatre.
Downtown Depot - Lawrence Loh
On this edition of Downtown Depot, guest host Kennisha Thornton is joined by Lawrence Loh, Music Director of the Waco Symphony Orchestra.
Downtown Depot - Debbie Wright
On this edition of Downtown Depot, guest host Kennisha Thornton is joined by Debbie Wright, digital media specialist for the Wacoan magazine and the founder of Cultivate Waco.
Downtown Depot - Stephanie Hines and Rhonda Featherston
On this edition of Downtown Depot, guest host Kennisha Thornton will be talking to Stephanie Hines of Waco ISD and Rhonda Featherston from H-E-B.
Downtown Depot - Dec 2025
Waco Mayor Jim Holmes takes a look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026 with Downtown Depot host Rachel E. Pate.