Jerry Clayton
Weekend News Anchor / Producerjerry@tpr.org
Twitter: @jerryclayton
In addition to hosting weekend newscasts on TPR, Jerry writes news and feature stories. His stories are regularly featured on the national NPR news broadcasts, as well as the statewide news program The Texas Standard.
Before coming to Texas Public Radio in 2020, Jerry was an on-demand air charter pilot. His love for flying is life-long. He's a certified flight instructor and has flown various aircraft from single engine Cessnas to the King Air B200 twin turboprop.
He has over 40 years experience in broadcasting and was well known among San Antonio radio listeners as "Fred Zeppelin" as both an airborne traffic reporter and afternoon and morning host on the classic rock station KZEP for 11 years.
Jerry spent his younger days playing drums with the country band "Mason Dixon" and has continued to play in his spare time in several local San Antonio funk, blues, rock and country bands.
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Letter carriers across the San Antonio area spent Saturday collecting food donations as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive, which aimed to collect 500,000 pounds of food. -
The request was initiated by District 8 councilwoman Ivalis Meza-Gonzalez. -
The report shows that in 2024 Texas power plants consumed roughly 100 billion gallons of water, while renewables and battery storage use a negligible amount of water. The report shows that Bexar County's water consumption was the highest among other Texas counties.
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Cornyval runs through Sunday in Helotes with live music, a PRCA rodeo, carnival rides, food, and arts and crafts. -
The report summarizes data center operations, growth, and impacts, along with a review of national and international efforts to respond to data center challenges and a summary of recommendations. -
Government officials say they aim to have the facility at 542 S.E. Loop 410 up and running later this year. -
School board races headline the ballot, alongside bond measures and municipal contests. -
Demonstrators returned to the Dilley facility to protest conditions and detainee treatment, after tensions flared during a protest earlier this year. -
The trust will work with homebuyers to acquire and rehabilitate 10 homes for purchase in Northwest San Antonio. -
The stores, which feature local vendors, ended operations on Tuesday.
