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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
Voters wait in line during early voting for the March 2026 primary elections.
Monday is the last day to register to vote in November’s election. Here’s how.
If you need to update your registration, officials say you shouldn't wait until the last minute.
Waco City Council members and city officials turn over the ceremonial first shovel during the Barron's Branch groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The project is the first phase of a larger downtown redevelopment plan that could eventually include a ballpark district, a new convention center and a performing arts center.
Waco breaks ground on Barron's Branch, first phase of downtown redevelopment
The City of Waco officially broke ground on Barron’s Branch on Thursday. The investment marks the first phase of its downtown redevelopment project.
Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talorico speaks to a crowd of 1,100 at Baylor University's Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center during a campaign stop on September 16, 2026.
Talarico's Baylor campaign stop marks new approach to political events on campus
James Talarico brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Baylor University Wednesday, drawing about 1,000 students, faculty and staff as the university opens its campus to Senate candidates.
Waco Civic Theatre's production of Come From Away runs September 10 - 27. The true story recounts the tale of 38 planes forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland following the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
Waco Civic Theatre’s ‘Come From Away’ finds hope in the aftermath of 9/11
Waco Civic Theatre’s ‘Come From Away’ finds hope in the aftermath of 9/11
KWBU's Molly-Jo Tilton, left, and The Waco Bridge's J.B. Smith pose for a photo outside the KWBU studios.
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KWBU Multimedia Reporter
Members of West's Junior Historians perform Saturday in their traditional Czech costumes at the 50th Anniversary of Westfest. The group, originally founded in 1973 to promote Czech heritage, also performed at the first Westfest.
Westfest turns 50, celebrating generations of Czech heritage and tradition
Westfest celebrates 50 years of Czech heritage and tradition in West, bringing longtime residents and visitors together for a weekend of polka and community.
Central Texas Food Bank President and CEO Sari Vatske, center, celebrates with members of the board and City of Waco officials after the ribbon cutting for the new Waco Food Hub at 1402 Gholson Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 24 marked the facility's official opening.
Central Texas Food Bank opens new Waco Hub, bringing services to nine northern counties.
The CTFB celebrated the opening of its brand new Waco Food Hub Tuesday morning, the first outside of Austin.
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.

KWBU Rewind
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