Coverage of utilities in San Antonio focuses on electric, gas, water and connectivity services. It monitors infrastructure maintenance, rate adjustments, regulatory decisions and efforts to ensure service reliability.
City officials hope to secure state financial aid for drainage infrastructure to mitigate long-term flood risks.
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October 26, 2026
CPS Energy Delays Rate Increase Until 2027The San Antonio utility will avoid a rate hike this year by applying financial incentives and operational savings to its budget.
October 22, 2026
San Antonio Streetlights Remain Dark on Woodlawn AvenueA half-mile stretch of West Woodlawn Avenue has lacked functional street lighting since September 2026.
October 22, 2026
San Antonio to Begin Hildebrand Avenue Water ProjectThe San Antonio Water System will launch a five-phase main replacement project on October 26, 2026.
October 7, 2026
San Antonio Will Close East Hildebrand Avenue in OctoberThe San Antonio Water System will initiate a major infrastructure project beginning on October 26.
October 6, 2026
San Antonio Water Board Approved 2027 BudgetThe San Antonio Water System budget includes a significant request for residential rate increases.
September 29, 2026
SAWS Crews Repaired Water Main Break in San AntonioA ruptured 16-inch PVC pipe forced a major intersection closure and disrupted service to a local apartment complex.
September 29, 2026
San Antonio Council Will Discuss Revised Water RatesThe city will review a new proposal to adjust water service bills after delaying an initial vote earlier this year.
September 28, 2026
CPS Energy Board Reviewed Storm ResponseThe utility held a public meeting to assess its handling of widespread power outages caused by August storms.
September 27, 2026
CPS Energy Restarted Community Solar ProgramThe utility reopened its community solar initiative to provide renewable access for local San Antonio residents.
September 23, 2026
McCombs Enterprises Proposed San Antonio River ProjectThe firm requested $22 million in infrastructure funding for a new development along the San Antonio River.
Reporting here centers on utility rate requests, grid performance during extreme weather, infrastructure upgrades and efforts to expand service access. This coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it where residents rely on these shared systems. San Antonio faces unique pressure on water and power resources as temperatures rise and the population grows. Regulatory filings and public commission hearings are the most frequent drivers of new information regarding service costs and delivery.
