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 survey of more than 1,000 San Antonio and Bexar County residents by UT San Antonio shows Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is still building her reputation among voters. -
The report explored nine ways to build a culture of voting through ongoing efforts to provide voter information and boost turnout year-round, rather than only in the weeks leading up to elections. -
Inside the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, visitors will see the names of two San Antonians — Danny Ingram and Eric Alva — honored for their service and activism in the movement to end the military's ban on "homosexual conduct." -
Six members of the City Council said canceling the Ye concert would constitute censorship. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has drawn criticism and faced concert cancellations following a series of antisemitic statements and other hate speech. -
A special session of the San Antonio City Council on Monday was meant to provide information about two home explosions on the city’s Northeast side in April, but a federal investigation isn’t allowing much to be said. -
Erica Andrews, a trans activist and drag performer, is on track to be honored with a memorial way designation on Main Avenue north of downtown San Antonio in the city's Pride Cultural Heritage District. -
Two San Antonio culinary standouts were finalists at the James Beard Awards, while Houston chef Adrian Torres won the Emerging Chef award and spoke about his experience as a DACA recipient. -
SAWS is proposing annual rate increases of 6% to 8% through 2029, though increases planned for 2028 and 2029 could be adjusted. -
The Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee approved Lennar Homes' request affecting endangered golden-cheeked warbler habitat, despite objections from residents and conservation advocates. -
CPS Energy named Chief Operating Officer Frank Almaraz as the interim head of the utility on Thursday during a special meeting.
