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August 14, 2026 Friday Forum Episode

Here’s what’s coming up on Friday Forum for the week of August 7, 2026. Check below for updated story links and audio.

The FDA authorized emergency wound spray to help protect livestock from New World screwworm.

Texas ranchers could see some screwworm relief soon with a new tool to help protect livestock from the new world screwworm.

And the US Department of Agriculture says the development of one such facility in the Rio Grande Valley is ahead of schedule.

TPR has more.

For Artier Resale, June's flash floods opened a new door for connection

In June, Waco had a flash flood that overflowed the Waco and Flat creeks. Even a month later businesses and residents are recovering from the damage.

But, as KWBU’s summer intern, Scarlett Ucci reports, for one business the damage is bringing new opportunities.

Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis.

We continue this week with the third installment of KUT’s series, The Data Center Next Door.

One of the major selling points for data centers looking to build in Central Texas has been what it can do for the economy.

They claim to bring more tax revenue for local governments. A huge influx of cash for local businesses from the workers brought in to build them - these are arguments Lacy Lakeview and Ross residents are familiar with.

But what can a data center actually do for a local economy?

KUT’s Kailey Hunt, Katy McAfee and Leigh Walden traveled far from Central Texas to ask just that question.

Dallas County releases autopsy report for Afghan man who died in ICE custody.

Dallas County has released the autopsy report for an Afghan immigrant who died in ICE custody in March, classifying the man’s death as an accident.

Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reports.

Innovative self-driving vehicle could offer independence to individuals with disabilities.

Anyone that has driven around Austin recently likely has seen fully autonomous vehicles, like Waymo, driving around town. As someone who used to live in Austin, I can tell you, this technology has some deeply divided opinions.

But now, the technology could see applications as a mobility aid for some folks with disabilities. A San Antonio woman with multiple disabilities had the opportunity to test drive a smart, self-driving personal mobility vehicle.

Texas Public Radio’s Jackie Velez has more.

Molly-Jo Tilton joined KWBU in 2024 as the station's Multimedia Reporter. She covers all things Waco and McLennan county for KWBU, from City Council to the local arts scene. Her work regularly appears on The Texas Standard and has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered and the Texas Tribune. She also co-hosts the weekly news show, Friday Forum with the Waco Bridge.