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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The state of Texas is not going to participate in the Summer EBT program, which will now place the burden on existing charities.
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Se inaugura servicio gratuito de tranvía eléctrico en el centro de San Antonio.
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The electric trolleys have a capacity of six, and also sport LED lights and music inside.
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A total of 209 sites in Texas are stocked with more than 344,000 trout during the winter months this year through the end of February.
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Part two of Jerry's Clayton’s conversation with Dr. Peter Hotez about his new book and his personal battles against the anti-science movement.
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Hotez faces off with science deniers
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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