This Week in San Antonio
Steady Rain Event Brings 1–6 Inches to San Antonio Through Early Tuesday
A long-duration rain event is moving through South-Central Texas this week, with forecast totals ranging from 1 to 4 inches and isolated pockets receiving up to 6 inches. The city has issued emergency road closure maps for Bexar County, the Hill Country, and surrounding areas, with several roadways on the Northwest and broader metro prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Residents were encouraged to share conditions via local news outlets and to check updated closure maps before traveling.
Three Council Members Request Special Meeting on SAPD Cooperation with ICE
A November 6 memo signed by Council Members Teri Castillo (D5), Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2), and Ric Galvan (D6) requests a special City Council meeting to consider limiting city cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The request follows Texas Democrats' sweeping wins in the recent election cycle, including Gina Hinojosa's declared victory in the race for Texas Governor. Hinojosa has separately outlined education priorities and signaled a review of the state's school voucher program.
Terry Black's Barbecue Opens Large New San Antonio Location
Terry Black's Barbecue has opened a massive new San Antonio location equipped with six giant smokers. The College Station-based chain has now reached San Antonio, Seguin, and San Marcos as part of its Texas expansion, though at least one additional planned location has been delayed.
Bexar County Sheriff Shuts Down Seven Illegal Gambling Operations
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office closed seven illegal gambling operations this week, characterizing the enforcement action as an organized criminal activity case. The raids have renewed a broader debate in San Antonio over a proposed ban on eight-liner gaming machines. Discussions around regulation of that industry continue at the local level.
San Antonio Zoo Welcomes First Baby Sloth in 16 Years
The San Antonio Zoo announced the birth of its first baby sloth in 16 years, marking a notable milestone for the facility. The zoo also introduced a new lion named Tatu to the public this week. Both arrivals have drawn attention as family-oriented highlights amid an otherwise heavy news cycle.
Real Estate Market
The San Antonio housing market is in a gradual transition toward balance — more inventory on the market, prices still moving upward, but the pace of competition easing compared to recent years. Data from the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® earlier in 2026 pointed to this shift, with buyers gaining more time to evaluate options even as median prices continued to climb. That dynamic hasn't reversed. Nationally, Realtor.com's October 2026 report shows active inventory up 7.4% year over year, while new listings fell 7.5% — the steepest such decline of the year. The picture that emerges is one where existing supply is lingering longer on the market rather than getting absorbed quickly, which gives buyers more negotiating room than they had two or three years ago.
For context on where San Antonio sits relative to other Texas metros: Austin's median listing price dropped 10.2% year over year in October, falling to $439,650. Dallas saw mild softening near a 1% annual decline. San Antonio has held up comparatively well — prices haven't spiked as dramatically as Austin, and they haven't corrected as sharply either. That relative affordability has been a consistent driver of in-migration and sustained demand. Nationally, 20.8% of U.S. home listings saw price cuts in September 2026, the highest level in four years. San Antonio has not been among the markets where price reductions are accelerating fastest, which speaks to underlying demand fundamentals in this market.
What this means practically: sellers who price accurately to current market conditions are still moving homes, but the days of pricing above market and expecting quick offers are largely behind us. Buyers have more options and more time — but inventory, while improved, hasn't flooded the market. A well-priced home in a desirable San Antonio neighborhood still attracts serious attention. For anyone weighing a move in the next six months, the current environment is more forgiving than it was at the height of the cycle, but it still rewards preparation and realistic expectations on both sides of the transaction.