KWBU

12/04/2025

Waco’s new way of alerting people to overdue water bills — switching from phone calls to door tags — is getting another look.

12/03/2025

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this event due to rain and threat of windy conditions!
Still need a cup of Joe? Swing on by and see us at 2100 River Street, make your donation, and grab a cup of Joe to Go!

Or join online at kwbu.org.

12/03/2025

We're on day 2 of our December Pledge drive, with a goal of $200,000 pledged.

As of 10 am on 12/3, we have $138,500 left to goal - you can help us get there! Become a sustaining member today. Give now at kwbu.org.

12/03/2025

What a wonderful way to cap off our 25th year - Mayor Jim Holmes proclaimed December 2nd as KWBU Day in Waco. We are so pleased to serve the Waco community!

12/03/2025

Mayor Jim Holmes tonight proclaimed December 2, 2025 as KWBU 25th Anniversary Day. It’s also and we’re recognizing the importance of local public radio.

Waco Public Radio brings local reporting, arts and culture programming to the Waco and McLennan County Community. We’ve served this community for 25 years, and with your help, we can continue to serve for the next 25.

This Giving Tuesday, make the leap from listener to sustaining member at KWBU.org. Every member, every dollar helps sustain the future of Waco Public Radio.

12/02/2025

The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is celebrating its 14th anniversary — and its first anniversary at its new home in East Waco — after a move that organizers say has allowed the market to grow in size and better serve nearby neighborhoods.

The Waco Downtown Farmers Market’s new East Waco location is drawing more vendors and visitors as it celebrates 14 years and readies its holiday event.

12/02/2025

We're getting ready for our open house today! Stop by, eat lunch and meet the staff behind KWBU. We hope to see everyone here, 12 pm - 6 pm.

12/02/2025

Robert Lopez from Fox 44 stopped by. He’s doing a story on KWBU’s pledge drive. (Thanks , Robert !)

11/28/2025

As we start our December pledge drive and push forward to be sure to drop by KWBU, meet the team, share your stories, grab something to eat and if you're not a contributing member yet...pledge in person to

11/28/2025

Debbie Wright is the force behind Know Waco, Cultivate 712 (which is now named Cultivate Waco). She is introducing CreatorFest ’25 — a new event designed to help content creators find their “creative village.”

CreatorFest ’25, happening December 18 is a night for influencers, filmmakers, podcasters, designers, musicians, and creatives across the digital spectrum to meet, collaborate, and build community.

Hannah Requa is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer who has helped transform {254}DANCEFEST into one of Central Texas’s most exciting annual arts gatherings.

Running January 9–11 at the Ball Performing Arts Center on the MCC campus, the festival brings together dancers from across Texas — and some from even further afield — for workshops, masterclasses, choreography exchanges, and performances.