CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The city of Corpus Christi opened a second overnight Cold-Weather Refugee Center, so those who need it can go to the Del Mar College-West Campus FEMA dome, located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road. It will remain open around the clock through Friday, January 24, or until the “feels-like” temperature rises above 32 degrees.
The second overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center, located at the Corpus Christi Gym at 3203 Cabaniss Parkway, is almost at capacity.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will continue providing free transportation to and from the Cold Weather Refuge Centers until 11:00 p.m.
"Riders can take Route 16 from the N. Staples Street bus station across from City Hall to the front door of the Del Mar College-West Campus FEMA dome. Riders can also take a dedicated bus from the N. Staples Street bus station across from City Hall to the front door of the Corpus Christi Gym Cold Weather Refuge Center," said city officials.
Riders can also take Route 15 to the Carroll High School bus stop at the Saratoga Boulevard and Kostoryz Road intersection. From there, CCRTA has a dedicated shuttle that transports riders to the center's front door.
Daytime Warming Centers will also be located across Nueces County, including most public libraries. During available hours, the CCRTA will provide free rides to and from the Refugee Center and Warming Centers. For more information, go to https://www.ccrta.org.
The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) will also provide transportation to daytime warming centers, the cold weather refuge center, or homeless shelters. To arrange transport, call CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 886-2600.
Cold Weather Refuge Centers:
- The Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3203 Cabaniss Parkway, will run continuously from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22 (the end time is subject to change based on weather conditions). The City will provide meals, and the Salvation Army will provide snacks and drinks.
- Del Mar College-West Campus FEMA dome is located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road. It will remain open around the clock through Friday, January 24, or until the “feels-like” temperature rises above 32 degrees.
Daytime Warming Centers:
The City will offer daytime warming centers, which are free and open to the public. Their hours of operation are listed below. According to city officials, the times listed are subject to change in the event of a weather-related delayed start for city employees.
Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Road,826-2350
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive, 826-2356
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED
Anita & W.T. Neyland Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway, 826-2370
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road, 826-2310
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library, 5930 Brockhampton Drive, 826-2360
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche Steet, 826-7055
Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday - Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
