Most major Texas cities opened warming centers during this week’s freeze. Why didn’t Houston?
Houston, which doesn't typically experience cold weather, has the most stringent guidelines for opening warming centers compared to other Texas cities.
Warming centers open in SE Texas due to freezing temperatures
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced on Friday that he assembled a team to help the city get through the cold weather. Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe, including opening 10 warming centers across the area.
Houston Opens Area Warming Centers Amid Winter Storm
In preparation for another round of cold weather, Houston opened 10 warming centers Sunday night with some Harris County precincts and Fort Bend County officials also announcing warming centers.
Houston warming centers to open following pushback during previous cold weather
Houston will open 10 warming centers Sunday night as the region prepares for another round of cold weather. Starting Sunday, temperatures in Houston are expected to plummet and the majority of the state will likely see a hard freeze. The warming centers will be open at the following locations:
Here’s where warming shelters are open in the Houston area amid winter weather
A winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet and potential ice accumulation to the Greater Houston area Jan. 21.
LIST: East Texas warming shelters open for cold weather
As East Texas prepares for more cold weather, several East Texas locations are opening their doors as warming centers and shelters. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
Winter weather: Warming centers, shelters opening throughout Central Texas
Warming centers and shelters are activated due to winter weather in Central Texas A list of several shelters and warming centers are listed below TEXAS - Due to winter weather, several warming centers throughout Central Texas will be activated.
Warming centers open in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, other area counties
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