Public Notice: Council Sessions, Winter Weather Alerts, and Critical Traffic Advisories
City Council Meeting: Federal Agency Cooperation
The San Antonio City Council is scheduled to convene today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Municipal Plaza. A primary item on the agenda involves a briefing and discussion regarding the San Antonio Police Department’s (SAPD) protocols for cooperation with federal immigration agencies. This session follows a formal request from the Public Safety Committee to clarify local law enforcement's role amid an increase in federal activity within the region. Residents are encouraged to monitor the session via the city's official broadcast channels.
Emergency Health and Weather Advisories
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for the San Antonio area beginning Saturday evening. An incoming arctic blast is expected to bring freezing rain and dangerously low wind chills, with temperatures potentially feeling as low as 2 degrees below zero. The City of San Antonio urges residents to protect the 'Four Ps': People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants. Emergency management officials advise checking heating systems and wrapping outdoor pipes immediately.
In public health, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports 'very high' levels of influenza activity across Bexar County. Health officials recommend vaccinations for all eligible residents as emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses continue to climb. Additionally, the CDC has issued a nationwide advisory following reports of New World screwworm activity near the Texas-Mexico border. Local medical providers are instructed to remain hypervigilant for any signs of parasitic infestation in residents or livestock.
Urgent Traffic and Roadway Closures
Public Works and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) report significant traffic disruptions this morning due to multiple major incidents:
- Highway 281 at I-35: A major crash reported just before 6:00 a.m. has forced the complete closure of the southbound exit ramp from Highway 281 to I-35 near The Pearl.
- Wetmore Road: A deadly collision involving an 18-wheeler has shut down Wetmore Road between the Northeast Loop 410 Frontage Road and Broadway Street. Police advise using alternate routes.
- I-10 Construction: Nightly closures continue at the La Cantera Parkway and I-10 intersection from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. through January 25 for ongoing bridge work.
Community Service Announcements
San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) has issued an urgent call for foster homes for more than 100 dogs. Temporary placement is needed before the predicted weekend freeze to ensure all animals are sheltered safely. Additionally, Northside ISD is currently reviewing operational plans for its new virtual high school, with official vendor selections expected by the March board meeting.