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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Of the San Antonio respondents, only 25% strongly approve or somewhat approve of Mayor Jones’ performance since she took office in June, while 28% either strongly disapprove or somewhat disapprove of her. -
Ese día también es su cumpleaños. La solicitud de consideración del consejo (CCR) presentada por la concejala del Distrito 5, Terri Castillo, para la proclamación fue aprobada por el comité de gobernanza del ayuntamiento. Sin embargo, otra CCR para nombrar el aeropuerto internacional de San Antonio en honor a Popovich fue rechazada hoy basándose en una recomendación del personal municipal. -
The day is also his birthday. A Council Consideration Request (CCR) by District 5 Councilwoman Terri Castillo for the proclamation was approved by the city council’s governance committee. However, a separate CCR to name the San Antonio International airport after Popovich was declined today based on a recommendation from city staff.
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San Antonio: ‘No immediate plans’ to remove rainbow crosswalk or alter roadways amid TxDOT directive“We are now working with TXDoT to understand the state’s specific areas of local concern. There are no immediate plans to make changes to any roadways, and any future changes will occur with City Council input," a city spokesperson said. -
The directive from Abbott doesn’t specifically mention rainbow crosswalks but said Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely and not used to advance political agendas on Texas roadways. -
City officials put out a call for artists earlier this year to provide designs for the boxes that would call attention to the unique culture of New Braunfels. Designs on selected works include rivers, Wurstfest, a lederhosen-clad duck, and a unicorn that can't resist a good tubing. -
Roxanne Orsak comenzó como aprendiz de gestión de tiendas en 1988, según un comunicado de prensa de la empresa. Graduada por la Universidad Texas A&M, a Orsak se le atribuye el desarrollo del concepto H-E-B Plus en 2004. -
Aunque el gobierno federal está cerrado, la ciudad de San Antonio seguirá funcionando con normalidad. La ciudad recibirá alrededor de 150 millones de dólares en subvenciones federales para el presupuesto de 2026, que comienza hoy. -
While the federal government is closed, the City of San Antonio will continue business as usual. The city is receiving about $150 million in federal grants for the 2026 budget which starts today.
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Roxanne Orsak started as a store management trainee in 1988, according to a company news release. A graduate of Texas A&M, Orsak is credited with developing the H-E-B Plus concept in 2004.
