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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
Layla Hayes leads La Vega High School students and community members in chants against ICE during a student-planned protest on Saturday, February 7. Hayes, a senior at La Vega Early College High School, helped organize the protest in response to increased immigration enforcement across the country.
After walkout blocked, La Vega students turn to community protest
After La Vega ISD blocked a planned walkout, students organized a community protest in Waco, joining other recent student-led demonstrations across local schools over ICE activity.
Pet Circle Regional Animal Center
Waco animal shelter reports sharp drop in animals in care one year after city takeover of Pet Circle Regional Animal Center
Waco’s animal shelter reports major progress after Pet Circle relaunch, even as animal protection officers face unusually high call volumes.
Members of the Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling team practice coordinated lifts during a practice session in September.
NCAA approves Acrobatics and Tumbling for Championship Status after years-long push
The NCAA grants championship status to acrobatics and tumbling, expanding collegiate opportunities for women athletes nationwide.
The McLennan county records building is one of the five early voting sites in the county.
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in March's primaries. Here's what you need to know.
McLennan County voters will vote on the partisan candidates for local, state and national races. Here's how to register to vote in that election.
Neighborhood kids ride bikes and scooters in the snow and ice brought by Winter Storm Fern in Waco on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
UPDATE: Waco ISD, Baylor extend school closures through Tuesday as icy conditions remain
KWBU Multimedia Reporter
Ryan Holt
Ryan Holt named next City Manager for City of Waco
On Tuesday, the Waco City Council unanimously voted to appoint Ryan Holt as Waco’s next City Manager.
Filmmakers for the short film "Ado" answer questions about the film after the screening at the Mayborn Museum on Sunday afternoon. From left: associate producer and editor Maverick Moore, Producer Rachel Jobin, co-writer and director Sam Henderson and panel host Louis Hunter.
Waco screening marks milestone for Baylor-backed film on Oscars shortlist
The filmmakers behind “Ado” held their first Waco screening Sunday afternoon at the Mayborn Museum, just days before official Oscar nominations are announced Thursday.
Members of the Waco City Council and city management celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center on Friday, January 16, 2026.
New STEAM center opens in East Waco after years of planning
The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center opened in East Waco, transforming a former community center into a hub for science, technology and the arts.
A Bosque County resident asks a question during the Bosque County Commissioners special meeting on Monday, January 12. The meeting provided residents an opportunity to ask CyrusOne representatives questions about the new data center being constructed just south of Lake Whitney.
Lake Whitney data center draws scrutiny over water use, taxes
Residents gathered Monday night to question developers and county officials about a proposed data center under construction in Bosque County, raising concerns about water use, noise, tax revenue and the project’s long-term impact.
Valor Preparatory Academy Head of School Wes Kanawyer pauses in front of a newly built classroom during a walkthrough of the new Valor Prep location at 7542 Bosque Boulevard. Most of the classrooms feature large windows, part of the new campus's focus on natural lighting.
Valor Preparatory Academy prepares for move to new Bosque Boulevard campus
KWBU Multimedia Reporter

KWBU Rewind
Molly-Jo Tilton
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.
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