Joey Palacios

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.

Chip Roy Announces Run To Keep His Seat In Texas' 21st District

By • Dec 3, 2019

Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy announced his reelection campaign Monday night, and he may face a challenge from former Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis.

Judge Blocks San Antonio’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

By • Nov 22, 2019

A Bexar County judge has temporarily blocked the start of San Antonio’s Sick and Safe Leave ordinance which was set to begin on Dec. 1.

HEB Ends Its Sales Of Vaping And E-cigarette Products

By • Sep 30, 2019

E-Cigarettes will no longer be found on the shelves of HEB. The San Antonio based grocer stopped supplying the smoking alternative last week.

Walmart Plans To Reopen El Paso Store Following Mass Shooting

By • Aug 23, 2019

Walmart has announced plans to rebuild and reopen the El Paso store where a gunman killed 22 people earlier this month. 


Early Morning Shots Fired Into San Antonio ICE Office

By • Aug 13, 2019

Several shots fired into an office building on San Antonio's Northeast Side are being treated as an assault against federal agents.

El Paso Soccer Community Rallies Behind Youth Coaches Wounded In Walmart Shooting

By • Aug 13, 2019

El Pasoans are extending themselves to help one another after the mass shooting at a Walmart that left 22 people dead and more than two dozen injured. Among those still in the hospital are two youth soccer coaches, Luis Calvillo and Memo Garcia.


First Baptist Church Community Lights Beacon Of Hope In Sutherland Springs

By • May 20, 2019

Members of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs dedicated their new home and formally opened its doors on Sunday.

Border Security At Eagle Pass Crossing Tightens As Army, Police Watch Migrants Gathered Across River

By & • Feb 7, 2019

The congregation of about 1,700 Central American migrants in Piedras Negras, Mexico, this week sparked a swift response from the U.S. Hundreds of Army soldiers and law enforcement personnel tightened security measures in Eagle Pass. Residents accustomed to easy passage between two nations experienced long waits on the bridges, body searches, diminished commerce and unease over the sudden show of armed force in their small town.

A Year Later, Sutherland Springs Struggles To Move Past Deadly Church Shooting

By • Nov 5, 2018
Lynda Gonzalez for KUT

One year ago, a gunman burst into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. It's been a year of recovery and learning to live without the two dozen people who died in the attack.

San Antonio Mayor, Land Commissioner Sign Off On Alamo Redesign Plans

By • Oct 3, 2018
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush signed a resolution Tuesday agreeing to changes to the Alamo grounds.

The master plan calls for closing streets around the Alamo, creating a museum, and relocating the Cenotaph monument that honors defenders to another spot in the plaza – a proposal that generated some public opposition.

Ten Dead In Apparent Human Smuggling Tragedy In San Antonio

By • Jul 24, 2017

Update 12:25 p.m. Monday Two of the seven victims were treated and released by University Health System, one of seven hospitals receiving those found. University Health System declined to say if the victims were discharged to law enforcement.

National Weather Service: 4 Tornadoes Touched Down In San Antonio

By • Feb 20, 2017

The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in and around San Antonio Sunday night leaving in their wake damaged houses, downed trees and debris strewn down city streets.

The first tornado to be confirmed was an EF-1 rated tornado that hit north central San Antonio in the area of Highway 281 and the Quarry.

SAPD Detective Benjamin Marconi Slain In Ambush Style Attack

By • Nov 21, 2016

Police are still looking for a suspect who ambushed and fatally shot a San Antonio Police officer Sunday.  it happened during a routine traffic stop near the police department’s downtown headquarters.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says it was just before noon when 50-year old Detective Benjamin Marconi stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Another car- a black Mitsubishi Galant- pulled in behind Marconi’s squad car.  Marconi was still behind the wheel when the suspect got out and moved towards him.

Alamo Excavators Find Portions Of Spanish Colonial Adobe Walls

By • Jul 26, 2016

Archeological excavators have discovered the remnants of adobe bricks as they dig in hopes of finding the lost west and south walls of the Alamo complex.  Investigators are unsure, however, what structure the wall was a part of.

FBI Monitoring Investigation Into Fatal Shooting By Deputies

By • Sep 2, 2015
Joey Palacios/TPR

The FBI is now monitoring an investigation of a fatal, videotaped shooting involving two Bexar County sheriff's deputies. Some neighbors of the man who died in the San Antonio subdivision of Walnut Pass are on edge.

Spurs Fans Celebrate Fifth Championship, Flood Downtown Streets

By • Jun 16, 2014

The San Antonio Spurs have brought a fifth NBA title to the Alamo City after beating the Miami Heat last night 104-87. Following the win, downtown filled with Spurs fans reveling in the continuation of a dynasty.

San Antonians crowded Alamo, Market, Commerce and Houston streets following last nights win so well that SAPD had to divert honking traffic down side streets. Spurs fans have been waiting seven years for another title and wanted a victory after last year’s loss to the Heat.