City to Open Overnight Cold Weather Refuge Center

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX -The National Weather Service predicts cold temperatures will impact the area Friday night and Saturday. A Freeze Warning is in effect from 3:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Saturday for the inland areas, with a Freeze Watch in effect for the coastal areas. Lows are expected to drop to 25-32 degrees.

After several days of inclement weather, homeless 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. Friday, January 10, to 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Pets are allowed.

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.

Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Road,826-2350
Monday - 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 - 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: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 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 - 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 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 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 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.

Here is more information on preparing for colder temperatures.

You can also find updates on the city's social media channels, Facebook @citygov or @ReadyCC LinkedIn @City of Corpus Christi and X @cityofcc, or contact the Customer Call Center by dialing 311 or using the free mobile app.

For more information, media representatives can contact Public Information Manager Robert Gonzales at 361-826-3233 or [email protected].