Catholic church hit by vandals Easter Sunday, marking third incident within a month

One parishioner has voiced support for taking shifts walking the grounds of the church with the hopes of deterring future criminal activity. SAN ANTONIO — At least one member of a northwest side Catholic church has expressed willingness to establish some type of community surveillance after the parish was hit by vandals on Easter Sunday. … Read more

Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world’s oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

TOKYO – Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito and … Read more

Arson investigating fire at northwest side neighborhood that destroyed five resident vehicles

Four cars in one driveway, and a truck on the driveway next door were all destroyed in the fire. SAN ANTONIO — Arson is investigating after five vehicles were burned northwest of downtown early Monday morning. San Antonio firefighters responded to the 2400 block of Greencrest Drive in between Vance Jackson Road and West Avenue … Read more

Spurs rule starters Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan out for the season because of injuries

Vassell and Sochan are the team’s second and fourth-leading scorers, respectively. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs ruled two regular starters out for the season Monday, saying guard Devin Vassell and forward Jeremy Sochan will not return because of their injuries. Vassell had an MRI on Monday, and it revealed a stress reaction to the … Read more