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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The minor baseball league team’s owners are working with the city, Bexar County, and developer Weston Urban on a multi-use facility near the San Pedro Creek. Estimates in 2024 put the anticipated costs of the ballpark at $160 million. The estimated completion is early 2028 with an opening day sometime in April that year. -
The center is a collaboration of more than 50 partners ranging from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, San Antonio Police, City of San Antonio, the Rape Crisis Center, University Health and many others. Executive Director Crystal Chandler said it’s designed to be a one-stop shop for people facing sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and family violence. -
San Antonio’s District 5 City Council office is continuing its push for a new internship program that targets disconnected youth — or ‘Opportunity Youth’ — between ages 16 and 24 that are not working or in school. -
The roadway in front of what will be Terminal C will see construction on the lanes first. The area in question is at the end of the terminal lanes before drivers exit the airport. -
District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo was the first to file a request with the city manager to begin the process of potentially removing Cesar Chavez’s name from city recognition. -
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.
