🌱 Revered Community Leader Retires + Most Wanted Fugitive + Golf Camp

Happy Fri-yay, everybody! Elaine Thompson here, your host of the San Antonio Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

• A man gets sentenced to 30 years in prison for death of his wife.
• San Antonio man is on "America's Most Wanted."
• Community leader celebrates retirement but is not done serving the neighborhood.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. A San Antonio man gets sentenced to 30 years in prison for an incident in 2021 that ended in his wife's death. Thirty-year-old Angel Sanchez had a no-contact order from his common-law-wife, Neida Tijerina, and showed up at her dwelling to hold her and three children hostage. After toying with police, Sanchez exited the apartment with his shotgun pointed at them. Officers fired shots at him in return, subsequently hitting Tijerina and killing her. Visit KENS5 for more information.
2. A man from San Antonio has been added to "America's Most Wanted" fugitive list. Forty-four-year-old Steven Clay Leifeste has the following charges: "Henderson County for two counts of sexual assault of a child, evading arrest, and a probation violation warrant for unauthorized use of a vehicle in Bexar County." He has had multiple warrants for his arrest since 2021. Visit KSAT San Antonio for details on what law enforcement is looking for.
3. Former SAISD trustee Patti Radle celebrated her retirement after serving 12 years on the board. She was celebrated by colleagues at "Lanier High School with music, food, and love." Radle noted that her time serving the community is far from over, as her and her husband will devote more time to their non-profit, Inner City Development. The organization serves the children of the West side. Learn more about this story at KENS5.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Family Story Time at McAllister Park (10:15 AM)
• Easy Tai Chi for Seniors at Mission Library (11 AM)
• Memorial Day River Walk Artisan Show at River Walk Extension (11 AM)
• 8th Annual Memorial Day Metalfest at Deco Ballroom and Event Center (4 PM)
• Jazz in the Garden: Three Swings & A Miss at Japanese Tea Garden (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Golf summer camp for the kids! "A local golf program is teaching kids about the fundamentals of the golf swing, the game and teaching them different skills, like goal-setting and self-management." (KSAT San Antonio)
• Fan favorite coming to town: "'Game of Thrones' Mother of Dragons Emilia Clarke to appear at San Antonio comic con." (KSAT San Antonio)
• Wake up to a lively history lesson! "Professor Greg Jackson, host of the popular podcast 'History That Doesn't Suck,' is on a mission to teach U.S. history in a fun, humorous and apolitical way." (San Antonio Current)
• Goodwill San Antonio is hiring: "Searching for a new career? We are hiring assistant store managers at various locations. Achieve your potential and beyond through our health & well-being benefits, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, savings plans, & more!" (Goodwill San Antonio via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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