Pastor Stabbed at Austin Steakhouse | Texas News

A shocking stabbing erupted Saturday night at Bob’s Steak & Chop House in downtown Austin, where Reverend Jairo Sandoval, a pastor from San Jose Catholic Church, was attacked by his former churchgoer, waiter Edward Koubek. Koubek, who allegedly harbored a grudge dating back to 2018, allegedly stabbed the reverend multiple times with a steak knife during dinner — just as he was about to leave. Witnesses subdued Koubek until police arrived. The pastor survived with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. Koubek faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges and admitted to wanting to kill the pastor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d808087a6627cf3f