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āJust another hit for usā: Thanksgiving weekend curfew could be another setback for reopened bars, business owners say
Read full article: āJust another hit for usā: Thanksgiving weekend curfew could be another setback for reopened bars, business owners sayBexar County judge, San Antonio mayor issue nightly curfew for Thanksgiving weekendThe curfew was announced Wednesday and starts at 10 p.m. Thursday. However, she said with the curfew now in effect, she fears her business will continue to suffer. Don Marsh, owner of Bar 1919 off South Alamo, said the holiday weekend is crucial in the bar industry. I mean, these are easy money days for the bar business,ā he said. Answers to frequently asked questions about Bexar Countyās Thanksgiving curfewAnswers to frequently asked questions about Bexar Countyās Thanksgiving curfew
Answers to frequently asked questions about Bexar Countyās Thanksgiving curfew
Read full article: Answers to frequently asked questions about Bexar Countyās Thanksgiving curfewSAN ANTONIO ā Bexar County, which includes the city of San Antonio, has an imposed curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Thanksgiving night and extending through Monday, Nov. 30. During the curfew, people will not be allowed to gather outside of their residence unless they are seeking services from a business. Q: Is exercising after 10 PM a violation the curfew? If it goes later than 10 PM, can I be cited for a curfew violation? A: If the wedding is being held at a private business, such as an event space, attending the event is not a violation of the curfew.
Bexar County judge, San Antonio mayor issue nightly curfew for Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: Bexar County judge, San Antonio mayor issue nightly curfew for Thanksgiving weekendSAN ANTONIO ā Fearing that the Thanksgiving weekend will end in a huge spike of COVID-19 cases, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff and San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg have imposed a curfew, beginning from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Thursday, Nov. 26, and extending through Monday, Nov. 30. People will not be allowed to gather outside of their household during the imposed curfew, except for when seeking services from a business. Related: Answers to frequently asked questions about Bexar Countyās Thanksgiving curfewRestaurants, include those with outdoor service areas, will also be required to close for dine-in services at 10 p.m. until the curfew period ends. The establishments may continue to offer drive-thru, curbside or takeout service after 10 p.m. and resume dine-in service at 6 a.m. during the curfew period. The amended public health order strongly encourages dine-in food service providers to only offer curbside or takeout until the curfew expires on Monday.
El Paso County to put in place curfew to help stop virus
Read full article: El Paso County to put in place curfew to help stop virusEL PASO, Texas ā The top elected official for El Paso County, Texas, on Tuesday announced a new curfew to help combat the spread of the coronavirus, which is overrunning the border areaās hospitals and funeral homes. Samaniego said he worried many more people might die because of the worsening situation El Paso finds itself in. Earlier this month, an appeals court overturned an El Paso County order that would have closed nonessential businesses, including gyms and salons. El Paso County, which has more than 839,000 residents, on Tuesday reported 36,640 active COVID-19 cases, more than any other county in the state. Samaniego said El Paso County is currently operating 13 mobile morgues and they are holding the bodies of 236 individuals.
San Antonio lifts curfew for downtown business district following peaceful protests
Read full article: San Antonio lifts curfew for downtown business district following peaceful protestsSAN ANTONIO ā The temporary curfew in place for the downtown business district has been lifted, according to City of San Antonio officials. City Manager Erik Walsh and the San Antonio Police Department recommended the curfew be lifted following several days of peaceful protests in the Alamo City. Mayor Ron Nirenberg signed a declaration that rescinded the curfew Saturday afternoon, officials said. RELATED: San Antonio mayor issues temporary curfew for downtown business district, Alamo Plaza through Sunday āThe event organizers met with me on several occasions in the past week. RELATED: San Antonio police seeking help to find 5 people who allegedly rioted near downtown
Dallas lifts curfew put in place following violent protests
Read full article: Dallas lifts curfew put in place following violent protestsDALLAS Officials in Dallas on Saturday lifted a nighttime curfew that had been put in place after several days of demonstrations that saw multiple eruptions of violence. The curfew was lifted after consultation with Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall and City Council, said Dallas City Manager T.C. Weve seen many moving and peaceful protests over the last few days, some of which I joined, Broadnax said in a statement. The city of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department continue to respect and protect the rights of peaceful demonstrators.Broadnax said Dallas residents were safer staying at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The curfew had been announced May 31 by Hall after violent protests took place in downtown Dallas and other areas over the death of George Floyd and the treatment of black people by police.
San Antonio mayor issues temporary curfew for downtown business district, Alamo Plaza through Sunday
Read full article: San Antonio mayor issues temporary curfew for downtown business district, Alamo Plaza through SundaySAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has issued a temporary curfew for the downtown business district and Alamo Plaza that will last until June 7, according to a news release. The curfew for the downtown business district is between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly. The Alamo installing temporary fencing to āsecureā landmark during protestsThe mayor's curfew order includes all public spaces and streets within the downtown business district. The release also included the following information about the curfew:"During the hours of the temporary curfew all persons must not travel on any public street or in any public place within the designated area of San Antonioās Downtown Business District. "A violation of the temporary curfew is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail."
San Antonio issues disaster declaration, curfew for downtown following protests
Read full article: San Antonio issues disaster declaration, curfew for downtown following protestsSAN ANTONIO ā City officials have issued a curfew for downtown San Antonio from 11:30 p.m. Saturday night to 6 a.m. Sunday. The actions of a few do not represent the majority of those who came out to peacefully demonstrate,ā said San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. During the hours of the temporary curfew, all persons must not travel on any public street or in any public place within the designated area of San Antonioās Downtown Business District. City officials plan to address the curfew and the violence during a news conference at midnight at Public Safety Headquarters. Below is a map showing the boundaries of the downtown district.
Dallas begins making arrests as Texas cities enforce curfews
Read full article: Dallas begins making arrests as Texas cities enforce curfewsDALLAS Dallas police enforced a nighttime curfew by making dozens of arrests Sunday night, in a crackdown after several days of demonstrations that saw multiple eruptions of violence. Dallas police tweeted photos Sunday night as officers started making arrests, and within a few hours announced at least 70 arrests and noted there is very little activity occurring in the downtown Dallas area." We will not tolerate any more damage to our city, Hall said. Dallas also closed several downtown civic buildings to the public on Monday, including a civil courthouse and the county administration building. But other protesters still gathered outside the Capitol, and marched on city hall and police headquarters.
Hays County issues āstay at home, work safeā order
Read full article: Hays County issues āstay at home, work safeā orderSAN MARCOS, Texas ā Starting Thursday night, people in Hays County will be under a āstay at home, work safeā order, the city of San Marcos said Wednesday. The order for residents goes into effect at 11 p.m. Thursday and remains in effect until 4 a.m. April 10. āIssued on March 25 by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, the order mandates that all individuals currently living within Hays County remain at home unless performing essential functions, such as certain necessary jobs and essential government functions," a statement from the city reads. Health care businesses, grocery stores, hardware stores, news media, gas stations, restaurants offering to-go and/or food delivery, and many other essential businesses will not have to close. People providing electrical, plumbing and other essential services can continue to work, as can those who work from home.