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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
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.
University High School english teacher Sydney Keleher explains a short story to a group of students.
Waco ISD board approves pay raises, bonuses aimed at staff retention
The $4.8 million compensation package comes from the Indian Spring sale earlier this year.
Will Burney surveys damage on his property Monday afternoon following the flash floods on June 14, 2026. The flooding, which Burney said has never caused this level of damage, displaced his storage shed and destroyed fencing in the Burneys' backyard.
As Waco recovers from Sunday's flash flooding, residents look for answers
In the days following flash flooding, residents are assessing damage, sharing their stories and seeking answers about what happened.
La Vega sixth graders Riley Satchel, from left, T'Najah Gilliam, Sariyah Dancer and Campbell Baldwin perform their history project on World War II's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during State History Day in April. The team placed first and advanced to nationals, which are held June 14 - 18 at the University of Maryland.
Inspired by the Six Triple Eight, La Vega students head to National History Day competition
For the first time since 1984, a La Vega ISD team has advanced to National History Day. The team of sixth graders placed first at state in the Junior Group Performance category.
Romina Dracos, from left, Eliza Smith, C.C. Saldana and Grace Scott perform their project titled "The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: The Story of the Injustice Flames" for family and friends on Monday, June 8 before they head to National History Day competitions from June 14-18. The team of seventh graders from Lake Air Montessori are one of two Waco-area teams represented in the competition.
'We kind of made history': Lake Air Montessori team heads to National History Day for first time in school history
A Lake Air Montessori student team will represent Texas at National History Day with a performance about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
Elijah Gilmore (front) and Roman Sykora row their single sculls up the Brazos River in Waco, Texas during a practice session on June 3, 2026. The two teenagers are the first Waco Rowing Center athletes to qualify for the USRowing Youth National Championships.
Waco Rowing Center prepares to send first athletes to U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships
Two Waco teenagers are headed to the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in Florida next week, a first for the young rowing program.
McLennan County Judge Scott Felton, state environmental policy expert Luke Metzger, data center expert Dr. Margaret Cook, answer questions from the audience during the Bridge’s Data Center Impacts event on May 28, 2026.
Waco-area residents seek answers at Data Center Impacts forum as industry grows in Central Texas
Attendees residents raised concerns about water, electricity and transparency during a forum on proposed data centers in McLennan County.
Steve, a Music & Arts instructor, corrects the placement of a violin during a mini-lesson at MCC's Homeschool Resource Fair.
MCC brings homeschool families and community programs together at resource fair
McLennan Community College hosted its first-ever homeschool fair aimed at providing community support for homeschool families.
Customers wait in line at the Village Bakery in West, Texas during their grand reopening on May 23, 2026. The bakery, known for its kolaches, closed in 2019 following the death of owner Mimi Montgomery Irwin.
Village Bakery reopens in West after seven years, drawing long lines and memories
The bakery, credited with popularizing kolaches in Texas, closed in 2019 following the death of longtime owner Mimi Montgomery Irwin.

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