More than 30 warming centers across the Houston region will open this weekend as freezing temperatures and icy conditions move into the area. Officials say the centers will provide a safe, heated space for residents as the region prepares for hazardous winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected Friday night and Saturday, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures on Sunday and Monday. Winter storm and extreme cold warnings will take effect starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Local Governments Activate Emergency Warming Plans
The City of Houston, along with county officials in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery counties, announced plans to open warming centers to protect residents from the cold. These locations will allow people to warm up, charge electronic devices, and in some cases bring their pets.
The City of Houston will operate 12 warming centers beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. City officials say the centers will remain open until further notice, depending on weather conditions.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said outreach teams are focusing heavily on homeless individuals, particularly those sheltering under bridges and in exposed areas. He explained that teams are encouraging people to come to warming centers, and for those who refuse, the city will provide basic survival supplies such as sleeping bags and blankets.
Support for the Homeless and Pet-Friendly Options
Food will be provided at city-operated warming centers, and pets will be allowed at select locations. Data from the Coalition for the Homeless shows that as of January 2025, roughly 1,200 people were living on the streets of Harris County, while another 1,800 were staying in shelters.
During last year’s snowstorm, approximately 1,300 people used Houston’s warming centers, most of whom were experiencing homelessness.
Mayor Whitmire said the city is confident it has enough capacity to accommodate everyone who seeks shelter, even though only four of the 12 city-run locations have permanent backup generators. Officials noted that mobile generators will be deployed at other sites if power outages occur.
Warming Center Locations and Operating Hours
City of Houston locations will open at 5 p.m. Saturday:
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 West Montgomery Road
Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding Street
Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Drive
Moody Community Center, 3725 Fulton Street
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market Street
Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market Street
Fonde Community Center, 110 Sabine Street
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray Street
Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol Street
Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis Street
Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Drive
Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4410 Reed Road
Harris County warming centers:
Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street. Open 24 hours. Crated pets allowed.
Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown. Opens at noon Saturday. No pets allowed.
Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center, 10918 Bentley Street. Opens at noon Saturday. Pets allowed.
Leon Grayson and Felix Baldree Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi Street. Opens at noon Saturday. Pets allowed.
Lincoln Park Community Center, 979 Grenshaw Street. Opens at noon Saturday. Pets allowed.
Cactus Jack Cagle Community Center, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Crosby Community Center, 409 Hare Road, Crosby. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Fort Bend County warming centers:
Attack Poverty Friends of North Rosenberg, 1908 Avenue E. Open 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday
Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana Street. Open 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday
Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
University Branch Library, 14010 University Boulevard. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Spring Boulevard. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Galveston County warming center:
Northside Baptist Church, 2801 North Logan Street, Texas City. Open 24 hours, offering shelter, hot meals, showers, and clothing.
Montgomery County warming centers:
Salvation Army Conroe, 304 Avenue E, Conroe. Opens Friday at 4 p.m. Identification required.
Under Over Fellowship Conroe, 600 South Frazier Street. Opens Friday at 6 p.m. Pets allowed.
St. Simon and Jude, 26777 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands. Opens Saturday at 1 p.m.
West Montgomery County Community Development Center, 31555 Friendship Drive, Magnolia. Opens Saturday at noon. Pets allowed.
H-Town Dream Center, 26373 East Holly Lane, Splendora. Opens Saturday at noon. Pets allowed.
North Montgomery County Community Center, 600 Gerald Street, Willis. Opens Saturday at noon. Pets allowed.
