The city of San Antonio and Bexar County have opened public cooling centers for residents having trouble beating the heat this week, as meteorologists forecast multiple days of high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to a news release, several city-owned public libraries, senior centers and other parks and recreation department facilities will offer cooling to residents during normal business hours throughout this week.

VIA Metropolitan Transit said it is offering fare-free trips to and from cooling centers as long as they remain open. North Side city cooling centers include:




  • Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road

  • Parman Library at Stone Oak, 20735 Wilderness Oak

  • Brook Hollow Library, 530 Heimer Road

  • Cody Branch Library, 11441 Vance Jackson Road

  • Granados Adult and Senior Center, 500 Freiling Drive

  • Bob Ross Senior Center, 2219 Babcock Road

  • Tobin Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road

  • Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Road

  • Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive



A map of San Antonio public cooling centers can be found here.

Bexar County said it is operating seven public cooling centers from noon-9 p.m. daily through June 10, including Emergency Services District No. 3, 23103 Bulverde Road, and ESD No. 8, 20825 Babcock Road.

Water and light snacks will be available at the county cooling centers. The county said it is working with Meals on Wheels to check with residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities.



City and county officials said they are providing tips for keeping residents and pets safe during the extreme heat, including drinking plenty of water; checking on elderly individuals, children, disabled individuals, ill individuals and at-risk individuals; and being on the lookout for signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

A city news release reminds the public that fresh water and shelter should always be available for pets, and no children or pets should be left inside a hot car or in the back of a truck.

The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s office reminds residents that the county is still under a burn ban. Outdoor burning is not recommended at all. With dry winds forecast through the weekend, a simple spark can ignite a grassfire. All residents are reminded to be to be diligent and careful to avoid any activities that may spark a fire.

CPS Energy said it is closely monitoring expected high-power demand due to the high temperatures and reminds customers they can save energy and money on their utility bills by following tips found here.