Public Notice: San Antonio City Council Sessions and Election Deadlines

Upcoming City Council and Planning Sessions

The City of San Antonio has released the official meeting schedule for the beginning of February 2026. A Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the City Council Chambers. Residents are encouraged to participate in the public comment sessions. Key items on the agenda for this month include briefings on the 2022-2027 Bond Projects and preliminary financial reports for the current fiscal year.

• Zoning Commission: A public hearing for Master Plan Amendments is set for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center.
• Planning Commission: The next regular deadline for public hearing applications is Monday, February 2, with the subsequent meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026.
• Budget Briefings: A "B" Session regarding the FY 2026 Budget Calendar is tentatively scheduled for later this month on February 19.

General Election Candidate Filing Deadline

The Office of the City Clerk and the Texas Secretary of State remind all prospective candidates that the deadline to file for a place on the General Election ballot is Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This deadline applies to local political subdivisions holding elections this year. Applications for a ballot by mail (ABBM) for upcoming local elections are also currently being processed for eligible voters.

Health Advisory: Regional Measles Alert

San Antonio Metro Health, following guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), has issued a public health advisory due to confirmed measles cases identified in the region during January 2026. Health officials are urging all residents to verify their immunization records, specifically for the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Residents who develop a high fever and a red, blotchy rash should contact their healthcare provider immediately and avoid public spaces to prevent further transmission.

Public Works and Infrastructure Updates

Major roadway improvements continue across the downtown and West Side areas. The South Alamo Street project is currently in an active phase, with city officials projecting substantial completion by June 2026. Additionally, the Zona Cultural project on San Saba Street is reaching its final stages, with most segments now reopening to traffic. Residents should expect minor delays near Milam Park and the Historic Market Square as final landscaping and traffic signal work is completed.

• New Construction: Roadway and sidewalk improvements for Culebra Road and Toepperwein Road are slated to begin mobilization later this quarter.
• Waste Collection: There are no changes to the waste collection schedule today, Sunday, February 1. However, residents are reminded that the upcoming Presidents Day holiday on February 16 will result in a one-day slide for all garbage and recycling services that week.