Animal Care Services (ACS) reported a surge in calls over the weekend as freezing temperatures hit South Central Texas, taking in more than 100 animals and issuing nearly 100 criminal citations.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the city’s longest-serving police chief, announced in Austin, Texas, that he will retire later this year. City officials have not yet disclosed the effective date of his retirement or the process for choosing his replacement. The San Antonio Police Department will continue regular operations as the city prepares for a leadership transition.
The City of San Antonio in Texas has started its biennial cleanup of the San Antonio River, temporarily draining part of the river to remove debris, sediment and overgrown vegetation. City crews are using pumps and barriers to safely access the riverbed, conduct inspections and perform minor infrastructure repairs. Officials coordinated the operation with environmental agencies and notified the public of possible access changes along the riverwalk. The river is expected to return to normal water levels once maintenance activities conclude.
The City of San Antonio is providing communities with data on nuisance properties and local problems by zip code, city officials said.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday claimed victory over the City of San Antonio’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund, though the development came months after the city had already stopped funding out-of-state travel for abortions.
Statewide sales tax collections from other economic sectors in November 2025, compared with November 2024, showed mixed results. Motor vehicle sales and rental taxes totaled $614 million, up 5 percent. Motor fuel taxes reached $324 million, up 4 percent. Oil production tax collections fell 9 percent to $394 million, while natural gas production taxes declined 21 percent to $169 million. Hotel occupancy tax collections totaled $61 million, up less than 1 percent, and alcoholic beverage taxes decreased 2 percent to $148 million.
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and Texas Health and Human Services reported that 17.74% of flu tests were positive during the most recent reporting period, a 104.75% increase from the previous week.
The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office reported a significant rise in firework-related incidents during the recent New Year’s celebrations.
Voters approved funding for the facility through the 2022 bond package, allocating about $5 million for the project. Plans for the proposed “Mission Aquatics Center” include a pool, splash pad, bathhouse, parking lot, and a possible lazy river on roughly 3.7 acres at 3110 Roosevelt Avenue in Council District 3.
Methodist Healthcare delivers more babies than any other hospital system in San Antonio, providing obstetric care focused on safety, comfort, and compassion.