Wednesday Evening FastCast

For some families, a big Thanksgiving dinner is 25 people. But Zamyra Jett is shooting higher, preparing to welcome 1,000 people to the table for a free Thanksgiving meal at the Bellmead Civic Center.

Tartans, bagpipes, and a big milestone for Salado. The town is celebrating 65 years of the Scottish Gathering and Highland Games—and its new designation as the Scottish Capital of Texas. Salado Museum and College Park board members KD Hill and Pamela Anderson share the history behind the event, what families can expect over the multi-day festival, and why this Scottish celebration has become such an important tradition for the entire community, whether you have Scottish roots or not.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is coming to life in a whole new way in Waco. Assistant conductor Rebekah Lambert joins us to preview Waco Symphony’s Top Gun: Maverick in Concert, where a live orchestra performs the blockbuster’s powerful score in sync with the film on the big screen. She explains why the movie was chosen for the “Sounds of Joy” season theme, what makes conducting alongside a film unique, how this experience differs from watching at home, and what concert-goers can expect on Sunday at Waco Hall, including ticket details and available discounts.