HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston announced it is opening six warming centers ahead of the freezing temperatures this weekend.
On Friday, Mayor John Whitmire hosted a press conference with leaders across Houston to discuss 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 1475 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.
