Joey Palacios
Engagement Producer / Intern Coordinatorjoey@tpr.org
Twitter: @jpeucules
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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The vote was unanimous. The shift comes amid growing scrutiny of Chavez’s legacy, following sexual abuse allegations made by Dolores Huerta and other women. -
The San Antonio Botanical Garden will receive $1 million in the city’s proposed 2027 budget. It’s a $200,000 reduction from 2026 funding but falls far short of the full elimination sought by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. Funding for the San Antonio Book Festival in 2027 will remain the same at about $240,000. -
Hours before the state’s deadline to add measures to the Nov. 3 ballot, San Antonio City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to seek voter’ support for a $489 million contribution to the overall $1.3 billion basketball arena. -
Kate Rogers will be the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts’ chief development officer, nearly a year after she resigned from her position at the Alamo amid pressure from state leaders. -
‘Could we please not lie?’ Viagran, Jones clash as council creates Project Marvel advisory committeeDistrict 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones clashed over the status of a previously approved Spurs term sheet as the City Council created a 33-member Project Marvel community advisory committee. -
Manufactured Delta-8, Delta-10 and similar THC products are now classified as controlled substances in Texas, while compliant Delta-9 hemp products remain legal. -
San Antonio’s longest continuously operating LGBTQ+ nightclub will close for four to five months to install a required fire sprinkler system after securing financing for the project and other improvements. -
The District 1 San Antonio City Council Office and the San Antonio Arts Commission are seeking public suggestions for artwork in the Pride Cultural Heritage District along Main Avenue. -
Victor Wembanyama is the first Spurs player featured on the global cover of the game’s Standard Edition. -
