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Joey Palacios

Local Government Reporter
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    Joey Palacios, reporter

Born and raised in San Antonio, Joey joined the Texas Public Radio newsroom in October of 2011. Joey graduated from Roosevelt High School and obtained an associate of applied science degree in radio and television broadcasting from San Antonio College in 2010.

Joey started his broadcasting career in 2007 at KSYM-90.1 FM as a DJ and later became program director of the station. After graduation, he interned at  KTSA-550 AM and was hired as a reporter covering elections, breaking news, and the 2011 legislative session.

For TPR, Joey covers a variety of general assignments including breaking news, local school districts, higher education, police, fire, capital improvement, non-profits, health care, community issues and local politics. Joey has also had several stories aired on NPR national newscasts.

When not working, Joey enjoys biking, hiking, cooking, and socializing.

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More Than 300,000 In San Antonio March, Celebrate And Reflect On MLK Jr.

By , , & • Jan 20, 2020
Jack Morgan | Texas Public Radio

Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to city's East Side for today's Martin Luther King Jr. march.

Free Gun Locks To Be Handed Out In San Antonio

By • Jan 6, 2020

Free gun locks will be provided by San Antonio’s District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office this Wednesday.

Julián Castro Ends 2020 Campaign For White House

By , , , , , & • Jan 2, 2020
Julián Castro speaking in January, 2019.
Joey Palacios | Texas Public Radio

The last Democratic presidential candidate from Texas — and the only Latino — has stepped off the political field, nearly one year since the former secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development and San Antonio mayor first entered the race.

Alamo Redevelopment, Cenotaph Relocation Move Forward After San Antonio Commission Approval

By • Dec 18, 2019
Joey Palacios | Texas Public Radio

The City of San Antonio’s Historic Design and Review Commission has advanced parts of the Alamo’s multi-million dollar redevelopment plan in a 7-4 vote.

The commission approved street improvements, landscaping and a placement for the Cenotaph monument – which is one of the most controversial aspects of the $450 million project. The vote comes less than a week after the Texas General Land Office announced the remains of three bodies found during an archaeological dig.

Remains Of Three Bodies Found At The Alamo During Archaeological Excavation

By • Dec 15, 2019
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

The remains of three bodies have been unearthed at the Alamo in San Antonio.  The remains were discovered during an archaeological dig as the Alamo undergoes a multi-million dollar redevelopment.

Chip Roy Announces Run To Keep His Seat In Texas' 21st District

By • Dec 3, 2019
Republican Congressman Chip Roy announced a run for his second term representing Texas' 21st Congressional District. Roy was elected in November 2018 after defeating a crowded Republican primary earlier that year.
Joey Palacios | Texas Public Radio

Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy announced his reelection campaign Monday night, and he may face a challenge from former Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis.

Judge Blocks San Antonio’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

By • Nov 22, 2019
Joey Palacios | Texas Public Radio

A Bexar County judge has temporarily blocked the start of San Antonio’s Sick and Safe Leave ordinance which was set to begin on Dec. 1.

San Antonio And Dallas Awarded Gold Medals On Health Policies

By • Nov 14, 2019
Joey Palacios and Justin Terveen

San Antonio and Dallas are two national examples of local governments enacting public health policies that improve overall well being for their residents. That’s the opinion of CityHealth, a non-profit that evaluates local health priorities of the country’s largest cities.


San Antonio’s Sick Leave Ordinance Now Rests In The Hands Of A Judge

By • Nov 8, 2019
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

A San Antonio ordinance allowing workers to earn paid sick leave is now in the hands of a Bexar County District judge. The Sick and Safe Leave ordinance is set to go into effect on Dec. 1 unless the judge grants an injunction.

Bexar County Election Sees Increased Voter Turnout, Some Kinks In New System

By • Nov 6, 2019
Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen demonstrates how to use the new ballot tabulator the week before the November 2019 election.
Joey Palacios | Texas Public Radio

More than 106,000 Bexar County ballots were cast in the joint election by the end of Tuesday night, including early and Election Day votes. That’s a sharp increase over the last similar election in 2017, which saw 38,000 total votes cast.

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