Joey Palacios
Local Government ReporterBorn 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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The leaders of CPS Energy and the San Antonio Water System discussed petitions and the possibility of rate increases over the next year. -
The plan to redevelop Alamo Plaza remains at a standstill after the Texas Historical Commission denied moving the cenotaph monument in September.
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Voters approved Prop B — the city’s "SA Ready to Work" initiative with 77% percent of the vote, and VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Prop A received 67%. Both props had about 495,000 voters cast a ballot.
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The Bexar County Commissioners Court will include two women for the first time in its history: political newcomers Trish DeBerry and Rebeca Clay-Flores.
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The 2020 General Election on Nov. 3 decided many local, statewide and national races.
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A press conference held by Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen on Friday was partially interrupted by deaf voters who said the county is not properly providing access to interpretation services at all of its sites.
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The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is asking residents not to sign petitions that would affect the operations of CPS Energy and the San Antonio Water System.
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The San Antonio City Council has approved new requirements for pet stores for how they can obtain animals for sale.
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San Antonio Symposium Draws Attention To Domestic Violence As Abuse Increases During COVID-19 CrisisAs San Antonio continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the battle against domestic violence is also ongoing.
