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Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in the Coastal Bend

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — A strong Arctic cold front moved into the Corpus Christi area Sunday, resulting in below-freezing temperatures Monday morning and even more frigid conditions on Tuesday.

City officials say the arctic freeze will lead to dangerous wind chill values across the region through Wednesday morning.

"The City has measures in place to ensure proper and safe City services in public safety, transportation, water, homelessness, and animal care. Residents are urged to take this time to protect people, property, and pets," stated city officials.

Here's a list of warming centers in the Coastal Bend area that will be open to the public on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

  • Ben Garza Gym
    Address: 1815 Howard St.
    Phone: 361-826-3588
  • Owen R. Hopkins Library            
    Address: 3202 McKinzie Rd                       
    Phone: 361-826-2350
  • Ben F. McDonald Library            
    Address: 4044 Greenwood Dr                    
    Phone: 361-826-2356

Here's a list of warming centers in the Coastal Bend area that will be open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

  • Ben Garza Gym
    Address: 1815 Howard St.
    Phone: 361-826-3588
  • Owen R. Hopkins Library            
    Address: 3202 McKinzie Rd                       
    Phone: 361-826-2350
  • Ben F. McDonald Library            
    Address: 4044 Greenwood Dr                    
    Phone: 361-826-2356
  • Anita & W.T. Neyland Library      
    Address: 1230 Carmel Pkwy                      
    Phone: 361-826-2370
  • Janet F. Harte Library                  
    Address: 2629 Waldron                             
    Phone: 361-826-2310
  • Ethel Eyerly Senior Center          
    Address: 654 Graham Rd                           
    Phone: 361-826-2330
  • Garden Senior Center                 
    Address: 5325 Greely Dr.
    Phone: 361-826-2345
  • Lindale Senior Center                  
    Address: 3135 Swantner Dr                       
    Phone: 361-826-2340
  • Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library      
    Address: 5930 Brockhampton Dr               
    Phone: 361-826-2360
  • La Retama Library                      
    Address: 805 Comanche St                        
    Phone: 361-826-7055
  • Oveal Williams Senior Center       
    Address: 1414 Martin Luther King Dr.
    Phone: 361-826-2305
  • Northwest Senior Center             
    Address: 9725 Up River Rd.                        
    Phone: 361-826-2320
  • Zavala Senior Center                   
    Address: 515 Osage St.                              
    Phone: 361-826-3099
  • Greenwood Senior Center           
    Address: 4040 Greenwood Dr.                    
    Phone: 361-826-1368
  • Broadmoor Senior Center           
    Address: 1651 Tarlton St.                            
    Phone: 361-826-3138 

Here's a list of warming centers for county residents that will be open to the public beginning Jan. 15 at 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.:

  • Nueces County Robstown Community Center
    Address: 415 Mainer Road
    Phone: 361-414-6566

Nueces County Community Centers - Open 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Banquete Community Center, 4359 4th Street (Banquete)

• Bishop Community Center, 102 West Joyce (Bishop)

• Hilltop Community Center,11425 Leopard Street (Corpus Christi)

• David Berlanga Community Center, 1513 2nd Street (Agua Dulce)

• Driscoll Community Center200 East 6th Street (Driscoll)

Nueces County Libraries

• Keach Family Library, 1000 Terry Shamsie Blvd., Robstown
Monday, January 15 – CLOSED
Tuesday, January 16, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Bishop Library, 115 Ash Street, Bishop
Monday, January 15, – CLOSED
Tuesday, January 16 – CLOSED
Wednesday, January 17, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Homeless Shelters:

The City is working with homeless agencies to ensure shelter, meals, and blankets are provided for the homeless community as well. The Salvation Army and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission will increase their overnight capacity for people experiencing homelessness.The Gulf Coast Humane Society is donating its services by hosting the pets of homeless persons as needed.

Shelters prepare for cold weather

Cold Weather Refuge Center:

The Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway, will serve as a free, cold-weather refuge that will be open around the clock during this weather event. The hours of operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, and run continuously through 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

AEP is also prioritizing crew members for the Arctic blast on top of other projects for the time being. To keep in contact with customers, AEP will continuously give updates and estimates via social media and the AEP app of when power will be restored. As a precaution, AEP Texas advises anyone who has an in-home medical device that requires electricity to have a backup plan just in case there is an outage. To stay up to date with any outages, AEP encourages people to follow them on their social media accounts, check on their website or download their app.

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will offer free rides to and from the warming center during available hours. For more information, visit the CCRTA webpage here.