SAPD arrests suspect in connection to west-side murder of 44-year-old man

An arrest affidavit alleges that Rafael Ricardo Jesus Almendarez, 20, worked with his brother to kill 44-year-old Antonio Sanchez on Aug. 11. SAN ANTONIO — Police have arrested one of potentially three suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a 44-year-old man on the west side in mid-August. Rafael Ricardo Jesus Almendarez, 20, has been … Read more

From stealing sharks to stealing tools: Man accused of theft in Atascosa County targeted SA Aquarium in 2018

Antone Sinclair Shannon has been accused of stealing a shark, antique tractor and boat just within the last seven years. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A man who has been accused of stealing a shark, antique tractor and boat within the last seven years alone has been arrested again, this time for allegedly stealing a welding … Read more

Auxiliary bishop who grew up in SA gets new assignment: assisting Archbishop García-Siller back home

Pope Leo has transferred Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda to the Archdiocese of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — An auxiliary bishop who once called San Antonio home has been transferred back to the Alamo City by Pope Leo. On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda, 56, was transferred to San Antonio from the … Read more

A Schertz woman posted a TikTok tribute to her Army son after he died. She never expected what happened next.

Sara Matherne’s TikTok has racked up millions of views, but it’s what others are sharing in the comments that have turned the post into a communal space. SAN ANTONIO — It wasn’t the first TikTok she’d posted about her son since his passing last year, nor was it the first one that spread beyond her … Read more