Molly-Jo Tilton

Multimedia Journalist. 

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Multimedia Work

KWBU •

Black Gospel Archive receives $2.48 million grant to add oral history, increase space

Every day, 100s of Baylor students walk past an unassuming room, tucked into a corner of the University library…without knowing the treasures inside.The Black Gospel Archive’s walls are packed from top to bottom with records and sheet music reflecting decades of music history."Baylor has the largest digital archive of black gospel music and preaching in the world," said Dr. Stephen Newby. And it’s about to get bigger.Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship, wh...
KWBU •

Texas House District 56's Special Race could set new precedent for retiring representatives

Looking at my sample ballot for McLennan County, I see all the races I expected.At the top, there’s President & Vice President, US Senator, then a bit further down State Representative for District 56, a court of appeals seat, State Representative for District 56 … Wait… that can’t be right.But it is.Earlier this year, after almost two decades representing HD 56, Charles “Doc” Anderson, a Republican, said he wouldn’t run for reelection. Then in August, he announced he’d retire early, leaving the...
Texas Standard •

‘You have to ask for help’: San Antonio nonprofit forges community for veterans through knife-making

Role: Reporter & Producer
Awards: TMA Anson Jones, MD, Award for Radio News
Every month, San Antonio nonprofit Reforged holds a free knife-making class for veterans and first responders. The class is about spreading the love of the tradition of bladesmithing. The group also focuses on creating peer-support for a group of people that often struggles with PTSD and depression.
Class Project •

Population Growth and Climate Change cause problems for Jacob's Well

Role: Reporter & Producer
Just 35 miles south of Austin, Jacob’s Well has been a popular destination for decades. The water naturally flows from the Trinity Aquifer into the well and surrounding creek. That means the water stays a cool 68 degrees, even in the worst Texas heat. The well is usually open for swimming from May 1 to September 30. But since 2022, extreme heat and climate change have brought the water levels to their lowest point ever recorded. With swimming season coming up, Longhorn Newsroom’s
KWBU •

County Commissioner Precinct 2 up for grabs in November Election

A lot of big decisions affecting Waco and surrounding towns are made by the five members of the McLennan County Commissioners Court. And this year, there’s only one contested race on the ballot - Precinct 2.The precinct covers East Waco and the eastern swatch of the county…making it the most competitive council district. And the only one that’s been held by a Democrat.The seat was held by Patricia Chisolm-Miller until she unexpectedly died earlier this year. Between Miller and her predecessor, L...
KWBU •

New discussion series to highlight legislative issues from a Waco perspective

Attendees spill out of the Performing Arts Community Center’s Community room, crowding around doors to hear the first Light on the Legislature session.Around the room, local politicians, healthcare leaders, parents, teachers and church goers steal any seat they can, even if that means sharing an oversized bean bag chair.Each week, a new speaker will visit the group to discuss a local issue that might pop up in the Texas legislative session that kicked off this week.At the center of the room, thi...
KWBU •

Final Results: 2024 McLennan County Election Results

US Congressional District 17, which includes McLennan County, parts of Round Rock and far east Texas, went to republican incumbent Pete Sessions.Sessions will be returning to Congress to represent District 17 for his second consecutive term."I'll be the senior member of the Texas Delegation of Republicans, and we have an obligation to make sure we do what we said we'd do," Sessions said. At a watch party after the announcement, Sessions said he is excited to return to Washington and will work to...
KWBU •

'Seek to Understand': Waco ISD's new Superintendent plans to lead with listening ears

The Waco ISD School Board voted Friday to officially offer Dr. Tiffany Spicer the position of superintendent following Dr. Susan Kincannon’s retirement. Spicer’s contract covers the next four school years and has an annual salary of $234,000. When Dr. Tiffany Spicer was at UT Austin studying social work, she never imagined that she would one day be a teacher, let alone the future superintendent of Waco ISD. She just wanted to help people."I just knew I was going to be that person when I was in s...
KWBU •

Waco City Council Approves new Street Maintenance Fees

Last night, the Waco City Council approved a new monthly fee to help fund street repairs in a unanimous vote. Earlier this month, local business owners packed into a conference room at the Waco Chamber of Commerce. They were there to hear the city’s presentation about its newly proposed street maintenance fees. Still donning their branded work polo shirts, many took notes on legal pads or their phones.In November of 2023, the city announced the Street Maintenance Fee program would create a $10 p...
Texas Standard •

How hydro-panels are helping an El Paso colonia pull safe drinking water from thin air

Role: Reporter & Producer
In the 1960s, small, unincorporated communities along the Texas-Mexico border began to pop up with little to no infrastructure. These colonias, as they’re known, have housed families ever since. And though there have been numerous calls for more investment, many of them continue to lack basics, like clean water. A new project in El Paso County is trying to address this problem for one local colonia using the power of the sun.
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