HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The city of Houston announced it is opening six warming centers ahead of the freezing temperatures coming this weekend.
Mayor John Whitmire will host a press conference with leaders across Houston at 1 p.m. on Friday discussing preparations for the arctic weather system.
weather team has declared Monday and Tuesday Weather Alert Days due to the possibility of freezing rain and a long-duration hard freeze coming on Sunday.
The following locations will open beginning Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m.
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center at 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091, METRO: 44 – Acres Homes stop at W. Montgomery and Wilburforce
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center at 6402 Market St., Houston, TX 77020, METRO: 48 – Market stop at Market and Rouse
- Downtown Recovery Center at 150 Chenevert St., Houston, TX 77002, METRO: 48 – Market stop at Runnels and East Dr.
- Fonde Community Center at 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007, METRO: 30 – Clinton and Ella stop at Memorial and Houston
- Metropolitan Multi-Service Center at W. Gray at 1745 W. Gray St., Houston TX 77019, METRO: 32 – Renwick and San Felipe stop at W. Gray and Waugh
- Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center at 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051, METRO: 29 – Cullen and Hirsch stop at Cullen and Wilmington
Anyone in need of transportation may call 311, according to the city.
