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September 19 News Round up + Jonathan Cook Interview

This week on Friday Forum, JB and Molly-Jo dive into the news of the week: possible state takeover for Conally ISD, robots at the Zoo and a lot of updates from City Council.

They'll also be joined by Waco Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Cook to talk about ongoing park projects around Waco.

Plus this week's trivia question: What infamous event on a railroad north of Waco 129 years ago this week drew thousands of people, left several dead or maimed, and became the subject of a ragtime composition? Listen to this week's Friday Forum to find out!

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

  • You can find I-35 construction updates and lane closures here
  • You can find more information about the McLennan County Talks session on Property Taxes at mctalks.org
  • The Crash at Crush Musical is running September 19 and 20, 6-9pm. You can find ticket information here.

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.

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.
Before 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.