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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Two members of the San Antonio City Council who often find themselves on opposite sides want as much transparency as possible on the Spurs area deal. -
San Antonio’s Magik Theatre will receive more than $2 million in updates and renovations after approval from the San Antonio City Council. -
Animal Care Services currently has a 3,000-square-foot clinic on its campus at Highway 151 and Highway 90, but city officials say it's nowhere near the size it needs to be for current demand. The funds come from the voter-approved 2022 bond program. -
The San Antonio City Council will consider a resolution that would move city elections from May to November in odd-numbered years. -
Students between ages 12 and 18 will be able to receive free VIA Metropolitan Transit bus passes through a new program from the City of San Antonio. -
It’s an initiative led primarily by H-E-B called “Harvest from the Heart.” About 1.2 million pounds of food has been donated so far, with that 4 million pound goal expected around January. -
Students between ages 12 and 18 will be able to receive free VIA Metropolitan Transit bus passes through a new program from the City of San Antonio.
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The San Antonio Food Bank is delivering 30,000 pounds of food to senior citizens today as part of project HOPE — or Healthy Options for the Elderly. It’s part of an ongoing program that started in 2003. -
A so-called demonic portal opened in Southtown last year. OK, not really. But there was a parade with lots of horned figures, and it’s ready to come back for a second time. -
Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states on Tuesday night—including Texas. Forecasters are expecting more on Wednesday.
