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The National Weather Service predicts cold temperatures will impact the area beginning Sunday evening through Wednesday. City officials are monitoring the potential for freezing rain and ice on the roads. Lows are expected to periodically drop to 25-32 degrees.

After several days of inclement weather, agencies that provide overnight shelter are at capacity. 

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Corpus Christi will open an overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center.

Cold Weather Refuge Center:
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 (end time subject to change based on weather conditions). Food and drinks will be provided by the Salvation Army.

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. PLEASE NOTE: 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.

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will provide free transportation to and from the refuge center and warming center during available hours. 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.

You can also find updates on the City’s website: www.corpuschristi.gov, and on social media channels: Facebook @citygov or @ReadyCC, LinkedIn @City of Corpus Christi, and X @cityofcc, or contact the Customer Call Center by dialing 3-1-1 or using the free mobile app. Continue to monitor these channels for updates regarding any delayed business hours or closures.