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 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.
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Laika Cheesecake and Espresso plans a fundraising event this weekend and is asking the community for donations to aid Ukraine forces.
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A capacity crowd is expected at the Alamodome, which hosted the 1997 Royal Rumble that saw 60,000 fans witness Stone Cold Steve Austin's first rumble victory. More than a quarter-century later, WWE returns to San Antonio at a flashpoint for the company.
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Conservino was created in partnership with the Kerrville Hills Winery.
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After two years, the 42nd annual Tejano Music Awards will return live at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio.
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The heat wave continues to sear San Antonio into August - the hottest month of the year – and one of the consequences of such heat is felt and seen among the city’s facilities devoted to animals.