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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American Airlines has placed a formal bid with the Federal Aviation Administration to create a new nonstop route between San Antonio and Reagan International Airport, also known as DCA. San Antonio is the largest city in the U.S. without a direct flight to the nation's capital.
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Orden judicial detiene la demolición de la iglesia de Sutherland Springs donde murieron 26 personas.
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In 2021, after the dedication of a new church, its members voted to have the site of the mass shooting demolished. Amber Holder filed the lawsuit because, she said, she, several survivors, and family of the victims were not given a chance to vote on that 2021 decision.
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HemisFair está abierto las 24 horas, pero San Antonio analiza toque de queda.
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HemisFair has been a staple for the San Antonio community since the 1960s when it was the site of the 1968 World’s Fair. For decades, it’s had 24-hour access, but soon, it may be subject to a nightly closing time like most parks overseen by the City of San Antonio.
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Water service was cut off from more than 600 apartment units in San Antonio on Tuesday due to non-payment from property owners. Water has now returned to most complexes but at least one remains without service.
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Un vuelo directo desde San Antonio a Washington D.C. está cerca después de que el Congreso aprobara nuevos destinos
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San Antonio has a chance to finally get a direct flight to Washington D.C. in the new FAA reauthorization bill. There’s a possibility of one of five new routes connecting the Alamo City to the nation’s capital.
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The week, which is from May 6 to 12 each year, was first enacted as a single day in 1982 by a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan as 'National Recognition Day for Nurses.'
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The District 8 representative formally announced his campaign on Tuesday.