City of Austin reopens cold weather shelters for Thursday, Feb. 24

The City of Austin has again activated cold weather shelters for the night of Thursday, Feb. 24  after a Winter Weather Advisory was issued. The advisory has been extended until noon on Feb. 24.

Temperatures have significantly dropped since yesterday, and freezing rain is likely. 

For those needing a warm place to wait out the cold snap, the city says to go to One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, between 6-8 p.m. 

COVID-19 health screening will be done during registration.

For more information, call the 24/7 hotline at 512-305-4233.

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