With temperatures plummeting due to a severe cold front, various warming centers and shelters are opening up across the Rio Grande Valley to offer refuge for those in need.
Warming Centers: A Beacon of Hope
These warming centers, strategically located throughout the valley, are providing relief to those most vulnerable in the harsh weather conditions.
Shelter Locations and Timings
The First Baptist Church in Weslaco is open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday. PSJA ISD Warming Centers are beginning operations Monday at 5 p.m., with locations displayed on-screen. The City of Mission Parks and Recreation Department will be open starting Monday at 6 p.m. until Wednesday. The Starr County Public Safety Building will provide shelter from Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Lastly, the Willacy County Sheriff’s Department opened on Sunday at 5 p.m. and will remain operational until Wednesday at noon.
Contact Information
Contact information for each shelter is available for those who require additional details. These warming centers serve as a critical lifeline, providing a safe and warm environment for those most affected by the harsh winter weather.
