JB will also be speaking to Estrellita Doolin, CEO of Meals on Wheels Waco. She'll be discussing the organizations 'Step Up for Seniors' fundraising campaign.
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February 20 News Roundup + Cody Petillo Interview
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February 13 News Roundup + Jared Goldsmith Interview
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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
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Year in Review: Waco Family Medicine CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs
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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.
