Joey Palacios
Engagement Producer / Intern Coordinatorjoey@tpr.org
Twitter: @jpeucules
Born and raised in San Antonio, Joey joined the Texas Public Radio newsroom in October of 2011. Joey graduated from Roosevelt High School and obtained an associate of applied science degree in radio and television broadcasting from San Antonio College in 2010.
Joey started his broadcasting career in 2007 at KSYM-90.1 FM as a DJ and later became program director of the station. After graduation, he interned at KTSA-550 AM and was hired as a reporter covering elections, breaking news, and the 2011 legislative session.
For TPR, Joey covers a variety of general assignments including breaking news, local school districts, higher education, police, fire, capital improvement, non-profits, health care, community issues and local politics. Joey has also had several stories aired on NPR national newscasts.
When not working, Joey enjoys biking, hiking, cooking, and socializing.
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DreamWeek San Antonio 2026 starts Friday, Jan. 9 and runs through Sat. Jan. 31 with more than 200 events throughout San Antonio. The events vary in format ranging from concerts, art exhibits, panel discussions, health and fitness expos, mixers, fashion shows, galas, youth summits, and poetry slams. -
Alrededor de 80 manifestantes del Partido por el Socialismo y la Liberación y del Movimiento 50501 se reunieron en la intersección de la avenida San Pedro y Basse Road, donde el año pasado se llevó a cabo una redada del ICE. -
About 80 protesters from the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the 50501 Movement gathered at the intersection of San Pedro Avenue and Basse Road, where an ICE raid was carried out last year. They held signs that read “No Blood for Oil,” “Democracy Needs Your Courage,” and “Money for Healthcare, Not War and Detention.”
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Voters approved the center in the 2022 bond package at a cost of about $5 million. The plans include a pool, a possible lazy river, a splash pad, bathhouse, and a parking lot on about 3.7 acres of land. -
San Antonio nonprofit Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas, also known as CHEST, is getting its first headquarters in 2026 with a goal of providing easier access to medical services for residents of San Antonio's Southwest Side. -
‘Tis the season for live Christmas trees to be disposed of properly—and not placed on the curb of your house. Instead, the City of San Antonio will be offering disposal at the start of 2026 for about two weeks. -
Tamaladas are gatherings that allow families to come together to make large batches of tamales and share in intergenerational traditions. -
The San Antonio City Council approved moving the city’s elections from May to November of odd years in a 6-5 vote. -
The city will make plans to remove the crosswalk by January 15, 2026; however, it has committed to creating a rainbow sidewalk along the intersection where the crosswalk is currently located. At a meeting of the city’s LGBTQIA+ advisory committee on Tuesday night, community members expressed frustration that the city would comply with the state’s request. -
Two members of the San Antonio City Council who often find themselves on opposite sides want as much transparency as possible on the Spurs area deal.
