San Antonio reaches vaccine milestone and other news you missed
Good morning, San Antonio! The Alamo City has hit an important milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations. Here’s what you need to know.
More than 75 percent – that’s 1,263,881 eligible San Antonio residents – have been fully vaccinated, according to a news release. That number could increase as 90.7 percent, or 1,516,675 vaccine eligible residents, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“We must continue our vaccination efforts. By doing your part, you’re helping keep others safe and healthy,” says Mayor Ron Nirenberg in the news release.
Cases are dropping steadily as San Antonio’s positivity rate has reached 3 percent. Metro Health continues to remind the community to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status, especially as the holidays approach.
“There is hope in this ongoing fight and it will take every one of us doing our part by getting vaccinated and wearing a mask, especially around those who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated,” says Metro Health director Claude A. Jacob.
Here’s what else you need to know for the day.
San Antonio says goodbye to bakery after nearly 50 years
Today is San Antonio’s last day to visit this bakery on West Avenue that has been serving the city for half a century.
If you’re on this side of town, be sure to pop in and say hello to owner Raymond Torres.
Read more about this Alamo City staple here.
Toro Coffee is no more
The local drive-thru coffee chain has rebranded as it prepares to expand across San Antonio.
Now the quick coffee spot is dealing with a different animal, but still promising the same java and services its customers love.
Read more about the change here.
Chilly weather headed for San Antonio
Remnants of Hurricane Pamela unleashed heavy rain in the San Antonio area, but the wild weather isn’t over just yet.
While showers are expected to continue into Friday, temperatures are expected to drop into the weekend and next week.
This haunted San Antonio hotel is the perfect October staycation
You’ve definitely seen this hotel downtown and have probably heard the stories. Now, it’s made a list of the most haunted hotels in the country.
If you’re looking for a creepy place to stay this month, this hotel might be right up your alley.
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