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August 1 News Roundup + Elizabeth Camarena and Lisa Linton with TexasWork

They'll also talk about Waco ISD new compensation plan, a new adult education program in Waco, updates coming to Amazon's delivery services and a new state park in Central Texas.

Plus, Molly-Jo is joined by Lisa Linton and Dr. Elizabeth Camarena with TexasWorks, a state-funded adult education program coming to Waco.

You can find links to some of the information from today's show below:

  • The Amazon Drone Delivery Community Meet-n-Greet will take place Monday from 5-7pm at the Waco Convention Center. More details can be found here.
  • You can find more information about TexasWorks at texasworks.com/waco.
February 13 News Roundup + Jared Goldsmith Interview
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith take a look at Waco’s new landfill, how local students are dealing with crackdowns on ICE walkouts and a preview of early voting for the March 3 primaries.
February 6 News Roundup + Justin Hamel interview
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the TEA’s response to recent ICE walkouts, recap Connally ISD’s takeover progress and the fate of Mart’s wind turbines.
January 30 News Roundup + John Calaway Interview
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the effects of this week's ice storm, some updates from Connally ISD, and an update on the data center project in Lacy Lakeview.
January 23 News Roundup + Interview with Ryan Holt
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at a new study for a regional aquatics center, take a look inside the new STEAM Center and talk cold weather prep.
January 16 News Roundup + Interview with Andrea Barefield
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the ongoing public concerns about data center projects in McLennan and Bosque counties, a gift to Baylor’s baseball program from a certain famous Waco couple, and new buses funded by Midway ISD’s bond election.
January 9 News Roundup + Interview with Waco ISD's Dr. Tiffany Spicer
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office's controversial new partnership with ICE and the Waco city manager search.
Year in Review: Waco Family Medicine CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs
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 Waco Family Medicine CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs.
Year in Review: Waco Mayor Jim Holmes
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 Waco Mayor Jim Holmes.
Year in Review: TSTC Waco Provost Beth Wooten
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.
Year in Review: County Judge Scott Felton
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 weekly show is produced by KWBU in partnership with the Waco Bridge. 

Partnerships like this are only possible through the generosity of our members. If you find this programming valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today. Thank you.

Sam Shaw covers government and growth for the Bridge. Previously, he spent the past two years at the Longview News-Journal, where he covered county government, school board and environmental justice issues.
Molly-Jo Tilton 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. Her work has appeared on The Texas Standard and NPR's All Things Considered.