Outdoor thermometer indicating a very cold temperature. The scene is wintry, featuring falling snow and icy, frosty textures around the edges.
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Sub-freezing temperatures and wintry mix are expected this weekend throughout Bexar County.
To prepare for the cold, precautionary measures are underway. These include the opening of five warming centers to offer short-term emergency shelter starting Saturday, January 24 at 6 a.m. until Monday, January 26 at 12 p.m.
If you are looking for shelter at these locations, bring essential items like medication, clothing, and personal supplies.
The centers are accessible and service animals are welcome.
County Warming Locations:
South Side Baptist Church – 2010 South Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78264
Emergency Service District #7 Annex – 11591 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX 78254
St. Padre Pio Catholic Church – 3843 Bulverde Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259
Christ the King Lutheran Church –1129 Pat Booker Road TX 78148
The Rock United Methodist Church – 1784 E Loop 1604, St. Hedwig, TX 78101
City of San Antonio Warming Locations
District 2 Copernicus Community Center–5003 Lord Road, San Antonio, TX 78220
District 3 Southside Lions Senior Center–3303 Pecan Valley Drive, San Antonio, TX 78210
District 4 Miller’s Pond Community Center–6175 Old Pearsall Road, San Antonio, TX 78242
District 5 Normoyle Community Center–700 Culberson Ave., San Antonio, TX 78225
District 7 Gilbert Garza Community Center–1450 Mira Vista, San Antonio, TX 78228
District 10 Northeast Senior Center–4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX 78233
Below is a summary of actions Bexar County is undertaking:
Public Works:
Bexar County Public Works (BCPW) continues to monitor the weather and has crews on standby. Should low lying roadways freeze, the Bexar County Public Works department has the following ready to deploy as needed:
Six (6) total Tandem Trucks equipped and loaded with spreader boxes.
450 tons of chat rock for roadways
Eight (8) trucks are ready and loaded with de-icing agent.
8,700 gallons of liquid de-icing agent
8,000 tons of fine grade stone or FS rock for residential areas
400 barricades ready to deploy
130 Bexar County Public Works employees on standby for the freeze event.
County Parks:
Parks staff will monitor the entrances and exits for any ice and close them if necessary. County Parks restrooms will close, and water will be turned off during the expected freeze. Park reservations have been rescheduled.
All County Buildings including Juvenile Detention and Adult Detention Facilities:
The Facilities Department, as usual, will be on call 24/7 for all emergencies that may arise during this time. To prevent and/or mitigate any issues that may arise with the expected weather, the following has been done in every Bexar County building including:
Boiler checks, exercises and repairs.
Emergency generator checks, exercises and refueling.
In the case of low water supply pressure, strategic plan for water regulation and distribution.
Fireline back flows checked to make sure they are insulated correctly and that no water is present in the vaults that may freeze and crack piping.
De-icing all entry walkways, steps and ramps.
Monitoring all county parking garages for animals or people seeking shelter.
Checking that all county generators are fully fueled and that block heaters are working.
Economic Community Development Department:
Staff has 238 survival kits in hand and is connecting with unsheltered population in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities for distribution.
Unsheltered Neighbors:
The City’s Community Connections Hotline (210-207-1799) is operating 24 hours, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24 to support our unhoused neighbors. Residents are encouraged to call the hotline for themselves or if they see someone in need. The hotline offers up-to-date information on available shelters, and will connect unsheltered neighbors with resources, including transportation and cold-weather supplies.
Partners including Haven for Hope, Salvation Army, Communities Under the Bridge, Corazon San Antonio and New Direction Church will also provide temporary overnight shelter space. Pets are welcome at all shelter locations.
At this time, all County offices, services and functions will continue as usual. Any changes will be posted online at www.bexar.org, on social media and shared with local news agencies. County employees may also call the County Employee Weather line at 210-335-2258 for any updates to operations on Monday, January 26, 2026.
For additional information on how to safely Bexar the Cold, please visit www.bexar.org/winter
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