{"id":535601,"date":"2026-01-22T22:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/535601\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T22:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:38:19","slug":"san-antonio-and-bexar-county-open-warming-shelters-ahead-of-weekend-winter-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/535601\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio and Bexar County open warming shelters ahead of weekend winter storm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"393342\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/san-antonio-news\/san-antonio-and-bexar-county-open-warming-shelters-ahead-of-weekend-winter-storm\/attachment\/closeupmacroimageoftinytreebranchescoveredwith\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pro.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Shutterstock&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Close up macro image of tiny tree branches covered with water ice and icicles hanging down from them. It is a sunny day with light reflecting and refracting from ice. A scenic winter concept&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1608249600&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright (c) 2020 grandbrothers\/Shutterstock.  No use without permission.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Close,Up,Macro,Image,Of,Tiny,Tree,Branches,Covered,With&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Close,Up,Macro,Image,Of,Tiny,Tree,Branches,Covered,With\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ice clings to branches after a winter freeze. &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ice clings to branches after a winter freeze. &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pro.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pro.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pro.jpg\" alt=\"Ice clings to branches after a winter freeze.\" class=\"wp-image-393342\"  \/>Ice clings to branches after a winter freeze.  Credit: Shutterstock \/ grand brothers<\/p>\n<p>As Texas readies itself for extreme winter conditions this weekend, both Bexar County and the City of San Antonio have opened short-term emergency centers for people who need help staying warm. <\/p>\n<p>The county and city shelters will open this Saturday and remain in operation until noon Monday, Jan. 26. The facilities are accessible to people with disabilities and service dogs are welcome. However, those who stay are encouraged to bring along essentials such as medication, clothing and personal supplies. <\/p>\n<p>The Bexar County warming centers are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Side Baptist Church, 2010 South Loop 1604 East<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Service District #7 Annex, 11591 Galm Road<\/li>\n<li>St. Padre Pio Catholic Church, 3843 Bulverde Parkway<\/li>\n<li>Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1129 Pat Booker Road<\/li>\n<li>The Rock United Methodist Church, 1784 E. Loop 1604 in St. Hedwig<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The City of San Antonio locations are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District 2 Copernicus Community Center, 5003 Lord Road<\/li>\n<li>District 3 Southside Lions Senior Cente, 3303 Pecan Valley Drive<\/li>\n<li>District 4 Miller\u2019s Pond Community Center, 6175 Old Pearsall Road<\/li>\n<li>District 5 Normoyle Community Center, 700 Culberson Ave.<\/li>\n<li>District 7 Gilbert Garza Community Center, 1450 Mira Vista<\/li>\n<li>District 10 Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive<\/li>\n<li\/>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The city\u2019s Community Connections Hotline, available at (210) 207-1799 is operating 24 hours, beginning at 8 a.m. this Saturday to support unhoused individuals. Residents may call the hotline for themselves or if they see someone in need. The hotline offers up-to-date information on available shelters, and will connect unsheltered neighbors with resources, including transportation and cold-weather supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Partners including Haven for Hope, Salvation Army, Communities Under the Bridge,\u00a0Corazon San Antonio and New Direction Church will also provide\u00a0temporary\u00a0overnight shelter space.\u00a0Pets are welcome at all shelter locations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/sanantonio\/NewsletterSignup\/Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Follow us:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.news\/TiFMu3wPkRj6PC4xS5L36bg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEWE5oWTNWeWNtVnVkQzVqYjIwb0FBUAE?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US&amp;ceid=US%3Aen\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/san-antonio-cancels-martin-luther-king-jr-march-due-to-freezing-conditions-33565445\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jjm_5658.webp.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium size-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"San Antonio cancels Martin Luther King Jr. March due to freezing conditions\" data-hero-candidate=\"1\"   data-attachment-id=\"134194\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/thousands-gather-in-san-antonio-to-honor-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-during-2020-march-22834716\/attachment\/jjm_5658-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jjm_5658.webp?fit=1000%2C668&amp;ssl=1\" 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stay off the roads if possible.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/winter-storm-warning-expands-to-bexar-county-bringing-freezing-temps-to-san-antonio-30933444\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cold.webp.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium size-newspack-article-block-landscape-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Winter Storm Warning expands to Bexar County, bringing freezing temps to San Antonio\" data-hero-candidate=\"1\"   data-attachment-id=\"238089\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/winter-storm-warning-expands-to-bexar-county-bringing-freezing-temps-to-san-antonio-30933444\/attachment\/cold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cold.webp?fit=1000%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,634\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cold\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;San Antonio\u2019s weather is cold and wet, and residents should expect an eventual freeze, according to the National Weather Service.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cold.webp?fit=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cold.webp?fit=780%2C495&amp;ssl=1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAlmost every school district in Bexar County except Southside ISD has cancelled classes Tuesday.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/san-antonios-gods-dogs-rescue-needs-temporary-fosters-ahead-of-this-weeks-freeze-30619768\/\" rel=\"bookmark nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fosterdog-scaled.webp.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-newspack-article-block-landscape-large size-newspack-article-block-landscape-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"San Antonio\u2019s God\u2019s Dogs Rescue needs temporary fosters ahead of this week\u2019s freeze\" data-hero-candidate=\"1\"   data-attachment-id=\"368838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/news\/san-antonios-gods-dogs-rescue-needs-temporary-fosters-ahead-of-this-weeks-freeze-30619768\/attachment\/fosterdog\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fosterdog-scaled.webp?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fosterdog\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;San Antonio pup shelter God\u2019s Dogs Rescue is in critical need of temporary foster families.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fosterdog-scaled.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sacurrent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fosterdog-scaled.webp?fit=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe organization is looking for volunteers to foster dogs until the cold snap is over.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative&#8230;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"author-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacurrent.com\/author\/sanford-nowlin\/\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore by Sanford Nowlin\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ice clings to branches after a winter freeze. 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