CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As temperatures dip, the Corpus Christi warming refuge will soon be in operation once again.
The first activation of the season occurred in January 2025, when temperatures plummeted to 28 degrees and the Good Samaritan Shelter reached capacity.
This week, temperatures are expected to be slightly warmer, with Wednesday and Thursday anticipated to be the coldest days.
The city will operate daytime warming centers through Wednesday, Feb. 19, after which the overnight refuge at Corpus Christi’s gym will reopen.
The city’s Emergency Management Team met at 3 p.m. today to finalize shelter services.
The City's Cold Weather Refuge Center at the Corpus Christi Gym is located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway. It will run continuously from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20. The City will provide meals, snacks, and drinks.
CCRTA will provide free transportation to and from the Emergency Cold Weather Refuge Center from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through 11:00 p.m.
"Riders can take a dedicated bus from the N. Staples Street bus station across from City Hall to the front door of the Emergency Cold Weather Refuge Center," stated city officials.
Or, a rider can take Route 15 to the Carroll High School bus stop at the Saratoga and Kostoryz intersection. From there, CCRTA has a dedicated shuttle that transports riders to the front door of the Emergency Cold Weather Refuge Center. According to city leaders, both CCRTA services will continue until 11:00 p.m.
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