Official City Roundup: Council Sessions, Health Updates, and Service Resumption

City Council B Session and Public Comment

The San Antonio City Council is scheduled to convene today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for two critical sessions. The City Council B Session will begin at 2:00 PM to discuss internal briefings and preliminary agenda items. Following this, the Public Comment Session will take place at 5:00 PM at City Hall. Residents wishing to address the Mayor and Council must register to speak; please note that speaker registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

Post-Freeze Service Updates and Operations

Following the severe cold weather event earlier this week, the City of San Antonio officially resumed regular operations on Tuesday, January 27. While most non-essential facilities have reopened, the following updates remain in effect for Wednesday, January 28:

• Emergency Shelters: Overnight warming centers and shelter options for unsheltered neighbors concluded their extended operations on Tuesday night. Residents in need of housing resources are encouraged to contact 311.
• Waste Collection: Solid waste services have returned to their regular schedule. Residents are advised to place bins at the curb on their designated day.
• Road Conditions: Public Works continues to monitor bridge surfaces and overpasses for lingering ice patches, though rising temperatures have significantly improved driving conditions across the city.

Public Health Advisory: Respiratory Illness Surge

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has issued an advisory regarding "very high" levels of influenza-like activity across Bexar County. Health officials report that emergency room visits for respiratory issues remain elevated. In addition to the flu, San Antonio is seeing concurrent surges in COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal Cedar Fever. Residents experiencing symptoms are urged to seek testing to ensure proper treatment, as viral infections do not respond to antibiotics. Metro Health clinics have resumed normal hours following the weather-related closures.

Aviation and Public Works Notices

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) continues its major safety upgrade project on one of its primary runways. The runway remains closed through March 6, 2026, to allow for concrete repairs and the installation of new LED lighting. Travelers should check with their airlines for potential flight schedule adjustments during this period. Additionally, the San Antonio River Authority is hosting a virtual iNaturalist training tonight, January 28, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, to prepare volunteers for the upcoming 2026 City Nature Challenge.