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KWBU Rewind - Molly-Jo Tilton and Rachel Velasco

By Molly-Jo Tilton,
Rachel Velasco
Published December 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM CST

On this special end of year program, Community engagement Coordinator and host of Central Texas Leadership Series Rachel Velasco, leads a conversation with Molly-Jo Tilton.

They'll be discussing Molly-Jo's experience so far, as KWBU's multimedia reporter, the importance of local news and it's impact on the community. Molly-Jo will also be sharing some insight into her approach to reporting as well as digging into some of her favorite stories from 2024.

RECENT NEWS REPORTS FROM MOLLY-JO TILTON
Johnette McKown, president of MCC, poses for a photo in front of the learning commons named in her honor. McKown announced she would retire in May after 17 years as president.
McKown set to retire after 17 years as McLennan Community College president
KWBU Multimedia Reporter
Crews are preparing to remove the Valley Mills
Crews prepare for Valley Mills flyover demolition, disruptions expected on I-35 Friday night, Saturday
Portions of I-35 through Waco will be closed this weekend between New Road and 12th Street as crews work on the Valley Mills flyover.
FILE PHOTO: Rachel E. Pate at her campaign watch party on May 2, 2026. Pate was named interim president of the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce after John Bible stepped down.
Rachel Pate named interim president of Cen-Tex African American Chamber, Bible steps down
Pate will be taking over as the interim President after John Bible left to take a role at TNFB Bank.
Filmmakers Brandon and Kirsten Dickerson are interviewed during the Red Carpet Kickoff Party on July 17, 2026. Their film, "Handmade Future" won best documentary at Waco Indie 2026.
Handmade Future makes its Texas debut, a homecoming for filmmakers
Handmade Future, a film documenting artisan craft in six countries, made its Texas debut at Waco Indie. Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson joined Friday Forum to talk about the film.
A table celebrates their win during the Game Night afterparty at Freight Bar on July 17, 2026.
Waco Independent Film Festival marks 10 years with growing national reputation
The 10th annual Waco Independent Film Festival welcomed filmmakers from across the U.S. and beyond, highlighting the event's growing national reputation.
Dr. Corey Carbonara (from left), Steven Poster and Dr. Blake Birmingham answer questions during the "Future of Color" panel at the Waco Hippodrome on Friday, July 18. The 6P Color display behind them represents a photo of the earth from space with the standard RGB color display (right) and the expanded RGB+Cyan display.
At Waco Indie, 'Donnie Darko' screening highlights new color display technology
Waco-based 6P Color showcased its expanded color display technology during a panel discussion and 25th anniversary screening of Donnie Darko at Waco Indie.
Nancy Nagrant (left) and Keaton Morris-Stan (right) pose for a photo with KWBU reporter Molly-Jo Tilton on July 16, 2026. Morris-Stan and Nagrant are in Waco scouting locations for their film, Gorgeous as you Are, which won the screenplay production grant at Waco Indie 2025.
Filmmakers return to produce film in Waco after winning Film Production Grant.
The winners of the screenplay competition, awarded at the end of the festival, receive a production grant to return to Waco and produce that film. Last year's winners talk about what that means for them.
HCU President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. died on July 4.
Former Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Jr. Dies at 77
Reverend Sloan died Saturday. Sloan served as president of Baylor University from 1995 to 2005. At the time of his death, he was president of Houston Christian University.
Dancers from Australia, Austria, Belize, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan participated in the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention this past week.
Young square dancers take a bow at national gathering in Waco
The National Square Dance Convention brought thousands to Waco, where organizers worked to inspire young dancers and secure the future of the tradition.
Cattle in the holding pen before being moved through the auction ring at the West Auction barn in West, Texas on June 11, 2026.
New World Screwworm cases are on the rise in Texas. Here's what you need to know.
Since June 3, more than 20 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas livestock.

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Molly-Jo Tilton
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.
See stories by Molly-Jo Tilton
Rachel Velasco
A love for people and the greater Waco community has always been the heart of Rachel’s work. A 2005 UT Austin graduate with a degree in English, Rachel began her career as a classroom English teacher. Through various professional opportunities in the education field, health and wellness industry, and the private business sector, she cultivated a love for building strong communities through service. She joined KWBU in August of 2023. She is also the Saturday Market Manager for the Waco Downtown Farmers Market. She has four nearly-grown children and loves tending her herbs and roses and growing things.
See stories by Rachel Velasco