Joey Palacios

Local Government Reporter

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.

Ways to Connect

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

By Joey Palacios • Nov 8, 2019

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 Joey Palacios • 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.

Task Force Presents Plan To Reduce Domestic Violence In San Antonio

By Bonnie Petrie & Joey Palacios • Oct 30, 2019

Left to Right: Bexar County Judges Peter Sakai and Monique Diaz, Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Violence Prevention Manager Jenny Hixon — Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

Love is.

That is the name of San Antonio’s comprehensive, five year plan to combat domestic violence.

Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger presented the details of the first year of the plan to the city council on Wednesday.

Roof Collapses At Travis Park Church Building Amid Heavy Storms

By Joey Palacios • Oct 25, 2019

The roof of a downtown San Antonio church collapsed overnight as heavy rains passed through the Alamo City.

Woman Who Said SAPD Officer Removed Her Tampon Will Receive $205K From City Of San Antonio

By Joey Palacios • Oct 17, 2019

A $205,000 settlement will be awarded to a San Antonio woman who said a female San Antonio police detective removed a tampon from her during a search in the open in the presence of male officers.