Winter Storm

(Advocate File Photo)

As the powerful cold front takes hold of the Crossroads, dropping temperatures to below freezing during nights, it is crucial for community members to remain warm and safe.

It can be challenging for citizens who do not have access to a home with heating or housing at all. Many warming locations across the region have opened their doors to give citizens a place to stay warm and sheltered as cold temperatures persist.

×ã½»ÊÓƵ CountyOur Lady of Sorrows Trinity Hall

  • 204 W. River St., ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77901
  • Jan. 5 — Jan. 11
  • 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 a.m.
  • All are Welcome

First United Methodist Church

  • 407 N. Bridge St., ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77901
  • Jan. 5 — Jan. 9
  • 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 a.m.
  • All are Welcome

Christ the Victor Lutheran Church

  • 202 Stanly St., ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77904
  • Jan. 9 — Jan. 11
  • 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 a.m.
  • All are Welcome

The Salvation Army

  • 1302 N. Louis St., ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77901
  • Adult Males Only

Transportation is available for the ×ã½»ÊÓƵ locations from Christ’s Kitchen, 611 E. Warren Ave., ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77901. Transportation will be available from 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m., Jan. 5 — Jan. 11. Physical donations of warm clothing and essential items can be made at the Be Well ×ã½»ÊÓƵ Office, located inside the VCPHD at 2805 N. Navarro, ×ã½»ÊÓƵ, TX 77901.

DeWitt CountyCuero Fire Department

  • 219 E. Main St., Cuero, TX 77954
  • Jan. 7 — Jan. 10
  • 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Cuero Public Library

  • 207 E. Main St., Cuero, TX 77954
  • Jan. 7 — Jan. 10
  • 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Calhoun CountyBayside Community Church

  • 25080 Hwy 172, Olivia, TX 77979
  • Opening Jan. 5
  • 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 a.m.
  • Pets allowed if in crates or on leash

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