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Dear Neighbor,
As we near the end of a challenging year, Thanksgiving presents an opportunity to stop and recognize that there is truly still much to be grateful for. I am grateful that my parents are in good health, for the dedicated District 7 team that will spend today distributing Thanksgiving meals to District 7 seniors, and for the privilege of serving the District 7 community.

In just a few minutes, the District 7 team and I will distribute Thanksgiving meals-to-go to 300 seniors from all corners of District 7. It is a small way to say Happy Thanksgiving and provide a delicious meal to those who may need a little help putting food on the table.

Yet of all holidays, Thanksgiving may be the holiday most likely to contribute to the spread COVID. It is my favorite holiday, so it pains me to say it.

Many of the things that make Thanksgiving wonderful – hours enjoying a large meal (or two or three) and cozying with extended family, laughing and sharing stories over glasses of wine in the intimate space of a living room or kitchen, dinner hopping from one relative’s to another – are also what make Thanksgiving so dangerous in the time of COVID.

The risk of catching coronavirus is twenty times higher indoors than outdoors. And the best tool we have right now to protect us, the mask, doesn’t work while we eat and drink.

Celebrating Thanksgiving as you would any other year is not only dangerous, but irresponsible.

That is why the Health department and City leaders are urging all residents to play it safe. A healthy family at Christmas requires a COVID-safe Thanksgiving. Please click here for guidance from Metro Health for celebrating safely.
Yours in public service,
Note: The District 7 Office will close for the holiday on Tuesday, November 24, and reopen on Monday, November 30.
Stay Safe This Thanksgiving
After so many months taking precautions, it might be tempting to take more risks now that a vaccine is on the horizon. Please continue to take safety precautions and make plans to celebrate safely. Metro Health has put together tips for a safe Thanksgiving.
City of San Antonio Announces Thanksgiving Closures
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. The COVID-19 hotline and COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Excellent Turnout at D7 Flu Clinics
We had excellent turnout at our second D7 flu clinic. Between the two clinics, we were able to administer 461 flu shots. That's 461 people who otherwise may have not received a flu shot.

We're grateful the community partners who made these clinics possible: UT Health's Frontera de Salud, San Antonio Metro Health, State Rep. Ray Lopez, Sul Ross Middle School, and Villarreal Elementary School.
Community Resources
The following buttons link to community resources should you need any assistance. If you need a service that is not listed below, please contact our office at 210-207-0870 or by email at District7@SanAntonio.gov.
See a full listing of resources here.
During this time, the District 7 Office is continuing to work for you. We are taking the following precautions to protect your health and ours:

  • We are taking your phone calls and emails.

  • We are calling into neighborhood association and HOA meetings. If you would like help hosting a video or conference call for your NA/HOA meeting, call us!

  • We are postponing in-person office events for the time being.

Contact us by calling 210-207-0870 or emailing us at District7@SanAntonio.gov.

We appreciate your understanding.