Joey Palacios
City Hall Reporter, Intern CoordinatorBorn 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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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg won a final term from voters on election night with 61% of the vote amid eight challengers this election cycle. -
The District 10 councilman pleaded no contest in a Bexar County court to charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to exchange information relating to a Nov. 6 hit and run.
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El alcalde Nirenberg reflexiona sobre seis años en el cargo durante el discurso anual sobre el estado de la ciudad
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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday, just a month shy of the May 6th election —where he and the rest of city council are up for reelection.
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Authorities found two migrants dead near Knippa last week. A Honduran national admitted to being the guide that led nearly a dozen people onto the train.
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A 911 call alerted police that 15 men and 2 women were trapped. Border Patrol agents stopped the train east of Knippa. At least four people were hospitalized in area hospitals.
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Policía de Uvalde: Dos muertos entre 17 personas 'asfixiadas' en vagón de tren
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Rosie Castro confirmada como miembro temporal del consejo del Distrito 7 de San Antonio
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Castro was one of four applicants to fill the seat after Councilwoman Ana Sandoval resigned. She will serve until a permanent councilperson is elected on May 6.
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Aeropuerto de San Antonio programado para una actualización de $2.5 mil millones de dólares para 2028, incluida una nueva terminal
