Official City Roundup: Council Sessions, Water Mandates, and Health Alerts
Public Notice: City Planning and Development Session
The City of San Antonio has scheduled a formal meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The session is slated to begin at 10:00 AM. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to follow the proceedings via the city’s official streaming platforms or attend in person at the designated municipal facility. This meeting will address ongoing urban growth strategies and community infrastructure projects essential to the city’s 2026 development goals.
SAWS Stage 3 Drought Restrictions in Effect
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) confirms that Stage 3 water restrictions remain active as of today, February 24, 2026. The Edwards Aquifer level was recently recorded at 627.9 feet, necessitating continued conservation efforts. Under Stage 3 mandates, landscape watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler is restricted to once per week on a designated day determined by the last digit of the street address. The authorized watering hours are strictly between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM or 9:00 PM and midnight.
Residential customers should note that a Stage 3 surcharge is applied to monthly water usage exceeding 20,000 gallons. For those utilizing drip irrigation, systems may run on Mondays and Fridays during the same approved morning and evening time slots. Residents are reminded that washing driveways, sidewalks, or streets remains prohibited under these drought protocols.
Metro Health Respiratory Advisory: H3N2 Flu Surge
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) has issued an advisory following a significant spike in influenza cases across Bexar County. Health officials, including Medical Director Dr. Junda Woo, have identified the H3N2 "subclade k" variant as the primary driver behind the current surge. Positivity rates have reached critical levels this February, placing increased strain on local emergency departments.
Metro Health advises all residents to practice rigorous hygiene, including covering coughs and frequent handwashing. Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms are urged to stay home from work or school to prevent community spread. Vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the severity of the illness and decrease the risk of hospitalization.
Public Safety and Professional Notices
- Regional Health Monitoring: Local authorities are maintaining high awareness following confirmed measles cases at a federal facility in nearby Dilley. While no widespread community transmission has been reported in San Antonio, health officials recommend ensuring all family members are up to date on MMR vaccinations.
- Water Operator Certification: A specialized training and certification session for water distribution operators is being held from February 24 through February 26, 2026, at the North Side Operations Center. This professional service event ensures local utilities meet state health and safety standards for potable water management.
- Community Safety Brief: Local safety alerts indicate that while no major emergencies are active today, residents should remain vigilant during community events and report any suspicious activity to the San Antonio Police Department.