Jackie Velez
News Desk Assistantjackie@tpr.org
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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 Alamo Colleges initiative enables students to assist the elderly.
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It's hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It's even harder if you're someone with a physical disability. A woman in San Antonio has come up with a solution.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported the Alamo City's wages grew by 5.4% in April.
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It's hard to find good public restrooms at festivals and other large events. It's even harder if you're someone with a profound disability. A woman in San Antonio has come up with a solution.
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San Antonio estrena el primer cambiador móvil del país
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The need for accessible public restrooms for people with disabilities is crucial. Standard bathrooms don’t offer things like low changing tables for people with incontinence issues. This barrier for the disabled often leaves many of them feeling isolated.
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El zoológico de San Antonio celebra esfuerzos para volverse sensorialmente inclusivo
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In addition to the sensory environment, the zoo is working on phase one of its long-term master plan to improve its infrastructure, safety and accessibility.
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The San Antonio River Authority suggests making your own eggs and filling them with leaves or birdseed.
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The event, titled 'The March of Us — A Transgender Visibility Day Celebration,' begins at 6:30 p.m.