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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A mural paying tribute to people killed by law enforcement in San Antonio was restored this week after graffiti damage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January. -
Most, if not all, city council meetings are held downtown City Hall at 100 Military Plaza or city council chambers in the Municipal Plaza Building across the street at 114 W. Commerce Street. A council consideration request filed by District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo is recommending putting more of the city into the city council meeting. -
A San Antonio City Council member is proposing a new internship program for youth that are considered at risk. It would potentially build on an already existing city-wide internship initiative. -
The group is called the “Economic Security Advisory Group" and will look at growing sectors of technology, specifically a strong focus on the AI, quantum technology, biotechnology, and space manufacturing industries in the city. -
Seven San Antonio nonprofits will receive opioid settlement funds to distribute the overdose reversal drug and support related health programs. -
In an 8-2 vote, the San Antonio City Council directed city staff to examine zoning changes and a possible moratorium on private detention facilities following plans for an ICE processing center on the city’s East Side. -
El ex alcalde de San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg, declaró su victoria sobre el juez del condado de Bexar, Peter Sakai, en las primarias demócratas del martes. -
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg declared victory over Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
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The City of San Antonio named Shanon Miller, its director of historic preservation, as the new chief overseer of downtown development and operations. -
Before recusing herself and before the vote took place, Jones issued a statement saying she would comply with the censure resolution which asked for her to step aside from a city council committee and undergo training.
