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 Bexar County District Attorney's Office has released a two-year self-compiled report on the status of established programs and new initiatives during Joe Gonzales’ first term as district attorney. -
Los legisladores de Texas pidieron el viernes una investigación completa sobre las afirmaciones del Gobernador Republicano Greg Abbott de que los niños migrantes fueron agredidos sexualmente en el albergue de admisión de emergencia Freeman Coliseum. También les preocupa la falta de pruebas para sostener tales afirmaciones.
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Lawmakers in Texas called on Friday for a full investigation into Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s claims migrant children were sexually assaulted at the Freeman Coliseum emergency intake shelter. They were also concerned about the lack of evidence for such claims.
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The Stanford Cardinal won its third NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball championship and the first since 1992. The top-seeded Stanford team beat the Arizona Wildcats 54-53 in a thrilling final.
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A new waitlist system will notify residents of available appointments based on the major vaccination sites in Bexar County.
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Around 500 Unaccompanied Migrant Children To Arrive At Freeman Coliseum In Bexar County Monday NightOn Friday, officials with Bexar County and the Department of Health and Human Services signed an agreement to house up to 2,400 migrant children. Monday’s arrivals are first of many who will be sheltered here temporarily over the next 60 days. Each child is only expected to be there about a week.
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San Antonio and Bexar County’s only power utility will likely restart disconnecting customers who haven’t paid their bills in the next few months.
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The county provided details about a formal agreement with the federal Health and Human Services (HHS) department Friday. The expo hall will be divided into three areas: two for housing and one for meals, recreation and entertainment. The children — mostly from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador — are expected to arrive in San Antonio next week.
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The Biden administration officially plans to use military bases in San Antonio and El Paso to house a growing number of unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody. It has also considered using Bexar County buildings.
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CPS Energy is suing more than a dozen natural gas companies over high prices during the winter storm. It’s the second legal fight the utility is starting in hopes of reducing $1 billion in charges.
