All Announcements
UPDATE: Unplanned Cooling Reduction – BVB & FS
(September 27, 2024) – UPDATE: Cooling Restored – BVB & FS
Facilities has resolved the cooling issues in the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB) and the Frio Street Building (FS). Normal cooling to both buildings has been restored.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
(Sept. 24, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB) and the Frio Street Building (FS), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout FS and on the 3rd and 4th floors of the BVB.
While an ETA for a permanent fix is currently unavailable, Facilities is currently working to correct the cooling issues and hopes to have the buildings’ cooling systems working at full capacity as quickly as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Cooling Reduction – BVB
(Sept. 23, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout the 3rd and 4th floors of the building.
Facilities is currently working to identify and correct the issue and hopes to have the building’s cooling system working at full capacity as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Cooling Reduction – FS
(Sept. 23, 2024) – An unplanned reduction in comfort cooling has occurred at the Frio Street Building (FS), leading to higher than normal temperatures throughout the building.
Facilities is currently working to identify and correct the issue and hopes to have the building’s cooling system working at full capacity as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Comfort Cooling Reduction – CC
(Sept. 18, 2024) – A planned reduction in comfort cooling affecting the Convocation Center (CC) is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. This reduction is necessary for Facilities to assess the building’s cooling equipment for possible repairs.
During the outage building occupants may experience slightly elevated temperatures due to reduced cooling capacity.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Cooling Outage – SWC – Multiple Buildings
(Aug. 27, 2024) – An unplanned outage of comfort cooling has occurred at the Southwest Campus (SWC), leading to above average humidity and higher than normal temperatures throughout the McAllister Ceramics Building (MCB), Urschel Administration Building (UAB) and the Negley Building (NEG).
Facilities is currently working to correct the issue and hopes to have the buildings’ cooling system working at full capacity as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Simulated Power Outage – MBT
(Aug. 23, 2024) – A planned simulated power outage at the Margaret Batts Tobin Laboratory Building (MBT) is scheduled for 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. This simulated power outage is necessary for Facilities to test the functionality of the building’s new chiller system under emergency power.
During the simulated outage building occupants may notice a brief blink in power, but there should be no other noticeable effects.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Unplanned Pest Control Treatment – IAB
(Aug. 21, 2024) – An unplanned pest control treatment has become necessary at the Intercollegiate Athletics Building (IAB) in order to address a mosquito infestation. The pest control treatment will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.
While the pest control is taking place building occupants will not be allowed in the building.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Planned Water Outage – SPI
(August 7, 2024) – A planned water outage at the San Pedro I (SPI) building is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This outage is necessary for Facilities to conduct repairs to the buildings’ plumbing system.
During the outage building occupants on the second through the sixth floors will not have water available. The first floor of the building will be unaffected.
For more information, contact Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.
Scheduled Facilities iService Desk Outage: August 9-11
(August 6, 2024) – The Facilities work order system, also known as the iService desk, will be undergoing a major upgrade to enhance service and better meet future work order needs. Upgrades will take place from Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11. During this time, the iService desk will be unavailable.
To ensure minimal disruption, please submit your work requests no later than Thursday, Aug. 8. If urgent maintenance is needed during the outage, please email the Facilities Service Center or call 210-458-4262. We will continue to support your needs during this time.
On Monday, Aug. 12, the new work request portal will be available for use. You will find instructions in the portal to guide you through the new process. Should you have any questions, the Facilities Service Center is here to support you.
TxDOT Loop 1604 Construction Updates
(January 21, 2022) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Loop 1604 Expansion Project is coming along! Stay in the loop with project updates and closure information by subscribing here. For more information, visit TxDot’s Go Ahead! blog for current road closures or contact the Facilities Service Center at (210) 458-4262.