Jackie Velez
News Desk Assistantjackie@tpr.org
(210) 614-8977 x332
Jackie Velez is the News Desk Assistant.
Jackie came to TPR as a board operator and assisted with production on TPR’s “The Source.” She now produces general topics for the TPR Newsroom as well as topics from “The Source.”
Jackie grew up in San Antonio Texas and has two bachelor’s degrees in communications with a concentration in journalism and English from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Before joining TPR, she was a marketing intern for the locally based magazine, 71 Magazine, an international interactive publication in 2018 and a digital reporter intern for La Prensa in 2021. In her spare time, Jackie takes part in the writing and performance group Teatro Esperanza. Teatro Esperanza is a group of women who write about their life experiences and growing up in San Antonio. Jackie has also performed on stage for Jump-Start Performance Company and Overtime Theater.
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The Central Library’s 30th birthday bash is Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. -
The 2025 Girls Empowerment Summit is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Registration is already full. -
The Paseo del Westside is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rinconcito de Esperanza at 816 S. Colorado St. -
The winners will compete in the national championships this summer. -
The critics claim that Fiesta and its traditions, like the elaborate beaded gowns of the Fiesta queens who represent the Order of the Alamo, harken back to Mexican imperialism. They also say the Battle of Flowers celebrates the Battle of San Jacinto, which they see as a battle fought for slavery. -
The R-word was originally used as a medical term, but eventually became a word used to belittle people with cognitive disabilities. The word gradually fell out of use, but advocates like Hartman see a disturbing trend in its unchecked usage. -
La demanda alegó que ciertas acciones de la agencia, como las recientes reducciones masivas de personal, perjudican ilegalmente a los estadounidenses con discapacidades que dependen de los servicios del Seguro Social. -
The lawsuit alleged that certain actions by the agency like recent mass staffing reductions unlawfully harm Americans with disabilities who rely on Social Security services.
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What do I do first if I find kittens? How do I know for sure if kittens have been abandoned? How can I be a foster parent for a cat? The TPR guide has answers to these and other important questions. -
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. The Amputee Coalition is hosting its 2025 Walk in the Park this weekend to show support, celebrate resilience, and advocate for amputees.
