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06/02/2026

THIS FRIDAY, June 5 - Kickoff your Summer in style with the official launch of Summer Nights 2026!

Last year was so much fun, KWBU & have decided to bring it back, bigger and better than before!

Be sure to join us from 6pm until 8pm at Brotherwell Brewing (400 E Bridge St) for our ‘Back to Brew’ lineup which includes .waco and

Food and treats will be available courtesy of and

Plus, Malcolm Foster will be behind the decks, bringing plenty of tunes perfect for a Summer Night. 🍻

05/29/2026

After years of digging into his vast library of music and knowledge to entertain and educate, Ross Burns is signing off with an episode of I Hear America Singing that is full of memories and personal requests.

Music comes from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Joan Baez, Lead Belly, The Clancy Brothers and more.

Be sure to tune in Saturday at 7 pm or Sunday at 9 pm on Waco Public Radio

And be sure to join us at the station (2100 River Street) this coming Wednesday, June 3rd for a farewell luncheon. There'll be light fare, good company, and plenty of memories. Share your favorite moments from the show, and give Ross the chance to put faces to the voices who’ve been listening.

05/27/2026

KWBU, Waco Public Radio is super excited to announce that once again, we're teaming up with Brotherwell Brewing for Summer Nights 2026!

Eight weeks of family-friendly fun, giveaways, games, food trucks, live music and more. Every Friday night from June 5 to July 31, make Brotherwell Brewing your home base this Summer.

In addition to a sizzling season of unique events, we're also bringing back 'Mug Club'.

New contributing listeners who sign up at the $20 a month level (and current contributors who increase their giving by the same amount) will receive a limited edition, newly designed, KWBU x Brotherwell pint stein.

But wait, there's more...

Bring that gorgeous piece of swag with you each week, and the first drink is on us!

Keep your eyes peeled for regular updates on what you can expect over the coming weeks, and get ready for a truly fantastic Summer experience!

05/22/2026

As Ross winds down the weekly shows of I Hear America Singing, he reminds us of his favorite groups. Of course, he starts off with the group that introduced him as well as millions of people all over the world to Folk Music – The Kingston Trio. Also, their good friends the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem who kickstarted the Celtic Renaissance not only in America, but in their native Ireland as well. One of the Trio’s biggest influences was Pete Seeger and the Weavers – as Nick Reynold said “we used to do all of their songs.” Peter, Paul, and Mary was created to challenge the Kingston Trio’s dominance in the field and did so quite well. Thanks to Andy Griffith, the Dillards helped introduce Bluegrass music to millions of TV viewers. Ian and Sylvia introduced traditional Canadian folk songs to a wide American audience as well as songs written by themselves and their good friend Gordon Lightfoot. Denver-based Dakota Blonde continues in the tradition of PP&M, while Adler and Hearne harvest songs from their organic song farm outside Winnsboro, TX.

So join Ross for a tuneful hour either Saturday evening at 7:00 or Sunda night at 9:00

05/22/2026

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day weekend? How about curl up with a new book, then meet some new friends next month to talk about it!

Every month, KWBU listeners meet to discuss a book originally reviewed in our Likely Stories segment. 📚 It's always a lively discussion and we hope you'll join us!

In May, we'll meet to discuss "Trust" by Hernan Diaz.

05/22/2026

Stephen Uhey highlights the ARTPrenticeship program’s Bridges & Brazos mural and upcoming community projects, while Baylor’s Sarah Mosher shares Belonging, a powerful art installation examining immigration detention in McLennan County.

From public spaces to personal stories, it’s a look at how collaboration shapes meaningful art in the Waco area.

05/19/2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire for a plea deal his prosecutors offered last month to a Waco man charged with repeatedly s*xually abusing a young boy.

The judge in the case insisted on a 60-day jail sentence. The controversy has roiled Texas politics and led critics to question the attorney general's ability to adequately prosecute crime.

05/15/2026

This week on I Hear America Singing, Ross shares American protest songs from the Colonial Days right up to today’s headlines.

Keith and Rusty McNeil kick things off with 'The Rich Lady Over the Sea' - a song about the taxes on tea that led to tea parties in Boston and other colonial ports. Bruce Springsteen wraps it up, following in Pete Seeger’s footsteps with 'Streets of Minneapolis'. In between, we hear from Big Bill Broonzy, Suzy Boggus, Richie Havens, Bob Gibson and Pete Seeger. Malvina Reynolds adds a cautionary tale about computers in 'The Little Mouse'. Bruce Macintosh claims that 'Seabrook is Glowing Tonight'.

Americans have found many subjects to protest about in song and action. Sample some of them with Ross either Saturday evening at 7:00 or Sunday night at 9:00.

05/15/2026

Suzette May is an environmental access consultant based in Waco, Texas. She leads local infrastructure efforts through Mobilize Waco, and serves on several national and state-level committees, including the Association for the Education and RehabilitationAmerican for the Blind and Visually Impaired Environmental AccessCommittee, the American Council of the Blind’s Pedestrian Environmental Access Committee and chairs the American Council of the Blind of Texas Transportation Committee.