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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Trustees voted 4-3 to review information on proposed closures of Judson Middle School, Candlewood Elementary and Franz Leadership Academy. -
It’s part of an oyster reef rehabilitation program called “Sink Your Shucks," which is coordinated through the Harte Research Institute in Corpus Christi. -
Some volunteers picked up trash along the bank and others used kayaks to find refuse. -
New figures released by DoorDash show that Texas is one of the fastest growing states for alcohol delivery. -
Los meteorólogos dicen que esta semana probablemente veremos las primeras temperaturas de 100 grados este año. -
Forecasters say this week will likely see the first 100-degree temperatures this year.
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Johnny Rodriguez’s death was confirmed by his daughter on social media. Aubry Rodriguez said her father passed away on Friday surrounded by family. -
The project will convert the former Republic Golf Course at 4226 Southeast Military Drive into a 200-plus acre tree sanctuary adjacent to Salado Creek. -
The suits accuse the companies of price fixing and kickbacks, which allegedly gave the companies monopolies on certain drugs — resulting in substantially higher prices. -
The agreement between Metro Health and Municipal Operations, LLC was released on Wednesday after a state district judge’s orders.
