Jose Arredondo: West Side Storyteller

Jose Arradondo embodies San Antonio Pride, straight from the west side where he was born and raised.

This guy is a journalist with deep roots, interning at Spectrum News from fall 2016 through spring 2017.

Before that, he wrote for the San Antonio Express News, focusing on high school sports and neighborhood tales that hit close to home.

His career kicked off in college, snapping photos and writing for the Ranger at San Antonio College, and the Mesquite at Texas A&M University.

San Antonio. He snagged first place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, proving his skill early.

Growing up in zip code 78207, one of Texas's toughest economic spots shaped his drive to amplify voices from overlooked, communities.

That background fueled stories that spotlight everyday heroes and marginalized spots.

Off the clock, Jose gives back in the barrio, volunteering at his old community center, and teaching photography to low-income kids.

He's all about basketball, movies, art scenes, and always packing his DSLR to catch real San Antonio moments.

Arradondo's passion keeps the city's pulse alive through his lens, reminding us local stories matter most.

Stay tuned for more on folks like him making waves.

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