San Antonio Daily: Election Day, police discipline, TV layoffs, and rain chances
San Antonio, TX – March 3, 2026 – Election Day voting is underway, SAPD discipline news surfaces, a TV newsroom trims staff, and storms may return late week.
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It’s Election Day in Bexar County, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can cast a ballot at any county vote center, with ID requirements and last-minute location updates available through the county elections office.
Election Day voting underway across Bexar County
Today’s primary election includes federal, state, and local contests, along with party propositions. If you’re heading out after work, plan for the after-5 p.m. rush at popular sites and give yourself extra time for parking and check-in.
SAPD disciplinary case spotlights on-duty DWI crash
A veteran San Antonio police officer was indefinitely suspended after investigators said he crashed a city SUV while intoxicated during a shift last summer. The case is moving through both administrative review and the criminal process, and it has renewed attention on how the department handles off-policy conduct and accountability.
Local TV station confirms layoffs amid ‘staffing adjustments’
A major San Antonio TV newsroom confirmed job cuts this week, describing them as part of a business and operational review rather than performance-related firings. The move lands during a tough stretch for local broadcasting, with stations across the state continuing to restructure.
Rain and thunderstorms may return midweek into the weekend
Forecasters say two weather systems could bring increasing chances of showers starting Wednesday, with a potentially wetter pattern late week and into the weekend. While the exact timing is still fuzzy, the signal for at least some meaningful rainfall is growing after a notably dry start to 2026.
Sources
- https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/02/2026-texas-primaries-voter-guide-where-to-vote-in-bexar-county-and-what-to-bring-on-election-day/
- https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department
- https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-officer-alamo-ranch-suspension-mccall-21951178.php
- https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/ksat-layoffs-21952575.php
- https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-03-02/upper-level-disturbances-could-trigger-rain-for-san-antonio-this-week
