City Notice Roundup: Mayor’s Briefing, Health Advisories, and 2026 Planning Deadlines

Official Public Notice: Mayor’s Update on East Side Detention Facility

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is scheduled to provide a formal update to the community today, Monday, February 9, 2026, regarding the city’s response to the new federal migrant detention center on the East Side. Following several City Council sessions where residents expressed concerns over the 640,000-square-foot facility at Oakmont 410, the Mayor will outline the city’s limited jurisdictional authorities and potential options for neighborhood mitigation. The briefing will occur at 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live via local public media outlets.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert in South-Central Texas

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has issued an active health advisory following a rise in confirmed measles cases across the region. Health officials are urging all residents, particularly parents of school-aged children, to ensure vaccinations are up to date. This advisory follows reports of exposures in several public spaces throughout Central and South-Central Texas. Metro Health clinics remain open for walk-in immunizations, and officials warn that the region is at risk of losing its measles elimination status if containment is not maintained through community-wide vaccination efforts.

Planning Commission and Development Deadlines

The City of San Antonio Planning Department reminds all developers and property owners that today, February 9, 2026, serves as the regular filing deadline for cases intended for the March 11 Planning Commission hearing. This includes applications for land entitlements, platting, and zoning adjustments. Additionally, the Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department has posted active notices for upcoming public hearings regarding the 2026 CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding allocations. While hearings are scheduled later this month, the public comment period regarding community development needs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is currently open.

Public Works: 2022-2027 Bond Project Updates

Residents are advised of ongoing and upcoming construction phases related to the 2022-2027 Bond Program:

• District 8 Pedestrian Mobility: Construction continues on sidewalk and bridge improvements along Hamilton Wolfe and Tom Slick roads. Pedestrians should expect localized detours through the summer.
• South Gevers Street Park: Development of the new green space at Nopal and South Gevers Street is in its final construction phase. Expect partial road closures as crews install new irrigation and lighting systems.
• Infrastructure Spending: As part of the approved $4 billion budget for 2026, Public Works is prioritizing $122 million for street repairs across 416 miles of local roads.

Community Announcements: Black History Month and Downtown Events

The San Antonio Public Library is hosting a series of programs today and throughout the month of February to honor the contributions of Black Americans in local history. In the downtown area, the Center City Development and Operations Department reminds residents that free community events are active at Historic Market Square and La Villita as the city transitions from the weekend's sports festivities into the 2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo season.