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
Big flavor alert! DQ Texas is serving up a Dr Pepper BBQ Patty Melt that’s as bold as the Lone Star State. HOUSTON — Dairy Queen restaurants in Texas will introduce a new menu item Sept. 1, bringing together two familiar names in Texas culture. The Dr Pepper BBQ Patty Melt, available for a limited … Read more
The bill, which would replace the widely criticized, high-stakes test by the 2027-28 school year, now heads to the Senate. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Tuesday approved a bill that would replace the state’s STAAR exam with a series of three tests administered over the course of the school year. House Bill 8 … Read more
A ring lost more than half a century ago has resurfaced. The engraving is faint, but the story could be unforgettable. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 1964 Klein High School class ring has found its way back to northwest Harris County after a 61-year journey that apparently went through Vietnam and Germany. Its discovery prompted … Read more
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
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
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