Rodeo Dirt and Political Dust: Your San Antonio Morning Briefing
A Foggy Start to a Warm Tuesday
Good morning, San Antonio. We are waking up to a bit of weather whiplash this Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Patchy, dense fog is currently affecting the morning commute, particularly for those traveling along I-35 and across the Coastal Plains. If you are heading out early, remember to use your low beams and leave plenty of following distance. Once the fog burns off, however, the city is in for a beautiful afternoon. We are expecting a spring-like high of nearly 76 degrees before a weak system brings a 30 percent chance of light showers tonight.
The Mood: Rodeo Fever Hits the Frost Bank Center
The mood across the Alamo City is one of high-energy anticipation. While the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo does not officially kick off until Thursday, the city is already shifting into cowboy mode. On Monday, crews began hauling more than 2,000 tons of dirt into the Frost Bank Center to transform the basketball court into a world-class rodeo arena. Today is a critical deadline for locals: it is the final day to purchase carnival wristbands at the discounted advance price before the fairgrounds open later this week.
Key Talking Point: City Hall Tensions Rise
The primary topic of conversation at coffee shops and water coolers today is the intensifying friction at City Hall. Five San Antonio City Council members have officially filed a memo seeking a vote to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. The council members cited repeated instances of what they describe as unprofessional conduct. This political drama comes at a heavy time for the local education system as well, following the Judson ISD board’s recent difficult vote to close four schools to address a $37 million budget deficit. Residents are looking for stability as these leadership and infrastructure shifts take hold.
Spurs Update: Castle’s Hot Streak
On the hardwood, the city is beaming with pride for a Spurs team currently sitting second in the Western Conference. After a spectacular 40-point performance by Stephon Castle in a victory against Dallas over the weekend, the Silver and Black head to Los Angeles tonight to take on the Lakers. It is a late 9:30 p.m. tip-off, so expect plenty of bleary-eyed fans tomorrow morning.
Feel-Good Story: New Beginnings in the Mariposa Community
We close today’s briefing with a heart-warming update on our neighbors in the Hill Country. Following the devastating floods of July 2025, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Habitat for Humanity have announced that 10 families whose homes were washed away will finally receive the keys to their new houses in the Mariposa community by the end of this month. This project, fueled entirely by local donations and volunteers, serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and generosity that define our region.
- Today's High: 76°F
- Tonight's Low: 48°F (with potential showers)
- Spurs Game: 9:30 p.m. at L.A. Lakers
- Rodeo Countdown: 2 days until opening night