
Jerry Clayton
Weekend Anchor/Host/Reporterjerry@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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J.B. Sauceda is a video host, content creator and photographer.
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A recent study shows Warfarin to be effective in reducing the feral hog population
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There were gray skies, but no rain as the parade got started.
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Most recently, captive deer were discovered with the disease in Kimble County
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The damp lifestyle involves strategies to cut down on alcohol intake without doing away with drinking entirely.
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The sample landed with a parachute in Utah, where scientists successfully recovered the materials and are now studying them.
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The sweetener has been linked to various neurological issues since it went on the market.
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Some experts say the fisheries have still not properly recovered from the devastation of the big freeze, even after TPWD emergency regulations have been lifted.
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El Senador Ted Cruz impulsa vuelos directos desde San Antonio al Aeropuerto Nacional Reagan.
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Direct flights to Reagan National Airport from San Antonio are currently restricted by a perimeter rule, which limits direct flights that originate within 1,250 miles.