Express Briefing: Why do so many River Walk visitors go maskless?
Feb. 12, 2021
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About one out of every four visitors to the River Walk isn’t complying with safety rules requiring masks, according to the San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio River Walk Association and restaurant owners.
Many visitors go without masks on the River Walk
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Photos by Kin Man Hui / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Some visitors to downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are seen not wearing masks on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
Members challenge San Antonio River Walk Association merger
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Republic of Texas Restaurant owners William F. ?’Rick?“ Grinnan Jr., left, and William Grinnan III talk at their long-standing River Walk restaurant about the pending merger of the financially troubled San Antonio River Walk Association and Visit San Antonio.William Luther, Staff / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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Republic of Texas Restaurant owners Rick Grinnan, left, and his son Will Grinnan are among those questioning the merger.William Luther / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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Republic of Texas Restaurant owner William F. ?’Rick?“ Grinnan Jr., is seen Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at his long-time River Walk restaurant Republic of Texas.William Luther, Staff / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
Devastated River Walk Association merges with Visit San Antonio
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Jesse Valencia (right) and his brother, Frank, take pictures near Casa Rio Restaurant and the rows of empty tables on the RiverWalk on the first Monday after Texas re-opened some businesses despite a continued rise in Covid-19 cases. Restrictions were loosened by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott starting last Friday for restaurants and retail stores.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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People crowd along the Riverwalk Tuesday prior to the Alamo Bowl. Visitors are asked to wear their masks as part of COVID-19 protection protocols.Robin Jerstad, San Antonio Express-News / ContributorShow MoreShow Less
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