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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About 284,000 people receive SNAP benefits in Bexar County, but that benefit will dry up on Saturday. -
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots, taking to the skies during World War II. Out of the first 1,000 listed pilots, approximately 20 were from San Antonio according to the city. Two, Thomas Marvin Ellis, and Warren Eusan were listed as living on streets in the Denver Heights neighborhood. -
The complaint highlighted several events, including rallies and town halls that were not coordinated by the city but included invited members of the city council and city management. -
Bill Miller Bar-BQ está haciendo una gran donación a Meals on Wheels San Antonio a pocos días de que la organización sin fines de lucro señaló que una escasez de fondos interrumpiría sus servicios. -
En los primeros dos días de votación anticipada en el condado de Bexar se registró el triple de participación en comparación con la última elección de enmienda constitucional hace dos años. -
Earlier this month Meals on Wheels San Antonio said a major funding cut was going to disrupt services for 350 seniors, but a donation from Bill Miller will prevent that.
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Day 1 and day 2 of early voting in this election saw 21,000 people total with 10,158 on the first day and 11,693 on the second day. Two years ago, that same first two days was only 7,000
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The issue was discussed during a monthly meeting of the city’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Commission Monday night. The city attorney’s office presented its case that TxDOT will allow for exemptions in certain circumstances. -
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.
