Houston warming centers to open as arctic freeze nears Southeast Texas
The city is opening 12 warming centers ahead of the Houston freeze, which is expected to drop temperatures significantly beginning late Wednesday.
Houston to open 12 warming centers as the region prepares for its latest round of arctic blast
Houston officials plan to open all 12 of its multi-service centers as warming centers ahead of this week’s cold blast, Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday.
Houston braces for freezing weather, opens warming centers with mental health support
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced that the city is preparing for freezing temperatures by opening warming centers and providing mental health services to residents in need. All 12 Multiservice Centers across Houston will be available to the public,
12 warming centers to open in Houston due to freezing temperatures
As temperatures plunge, the City of Houston confirmed it will open 12 locations to provide a warm place to stay.
Houston Officials Rally to Open Warming Centers Ahead of Cold Snap
Houston officials addressed the community in a press conference regarding the cold weather, focusing on opening warming centers and providing information on resources and safety measures.
Houston prepares as more freezing weather heads toward area
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is prepared as best as it can possibly be going into its second freeze of the year.
Extreme cold watch issued for Southeast Texas as deep freeze nears
Ahead of this week's incoming arctic freeze, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced at a news conference Tuesday that 12 warming centers around the city will open Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mental health caseworkers will be present at some warming centers to help ease anxieties,
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