Area businesses announced they plan to close or delay the start of business beginning Tuesday as winter freeze conditions persist.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — H-E-B announced Monday they will adjust store hours in light of cold and freezing conditions. The following stores will be impacted in the Coastal Bend:
- Bay City, Beeville, Corpus Christi 5 (Leopard/Violet), Cuero, Edna, El Campo, Gonzales, Kenedy, Mathis, Port Lavaca, Refugio, Sinton, Victoria 2, Victoria 3, Wharton, Yoakum will close at 10 p.m. on 1/20 and open at 10 a.m. on 1/21.
- Alice, Corpus Christi 1 (Kostoryz), Corpus Christi 2 (South Port), Corpus Christi 3 (Leopard/Nueces), Corpus Christi 4 (Saratoga), Corpus Christi 6 (Alameda/Robert), Corpus Christi 7 (Alameda/McCall), Corpus Christi 12 (Weber Rd.), Corpus Christi 13 (Staples), Falfurrias, Kingsville, Robstown will close regular hours on 1/20, but will open at 10 a.m. on 1/21.
- All other Gulf Coast area stores will remain regular operating hours.
City of Corpus Christi: There will be a weather-related delayed start for the City of Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Employees in non-essential operations will report to work at 12:00 p.m. Garbage and recycling curbside collections will take place as usual.
The Texas State Aquarium told 3NEWS their facility will be closed Tuesday as dangerously cold weather continues to make its way across the Coastal Bend. They will remain open Monday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is expected to reopen on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is closing all day Tuesday, reopening Wednesday at noon, in anticipation of freezing temperatures & precipitation.
NAS Kingsville delayed opening Tuesday: Please be advised that due to weather conditions, NAS Kingsville will delay opening till 12:00pm.
Cold Weather Refuge Center: The Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3203 Cabaniss Parkway, will now run continuously through Friday, January 24. The center will close at 12:00 p.m. on that day or when the feels like temperature rises above 32 degrees. The City will provide meals, and The Salvation Army will provide snacks and drinks.
Daytime Warming Centers:
The City will offer daytime warming centers, which are free and open to the public.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the delayed start of City operations, all warming centers listed below will open at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21.
Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Road,826-2350
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday:12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive, 826-2356
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday:12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED
Anita & W.T. Neyland Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway, 826-2370
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday:12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.,
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road, 826-2310
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday:12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library, 5930 Brockhampton Drive, 826-2360
Monday: CLOSED (holiday), Tuesday:12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday: CLOSED
La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche Steet, 826-7055
Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Wednesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will provide free transportation to and from the refuge center and warming center during available hours. For more information, go to https://www.ccrta.org. The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) will also provide transportation to daytime warming centers, the cold weather refuge center, or homeless shelters. To arrange transport, call CCPD Non-Emergency Police at (361) 886-2600.
Corpus Christi International Airport:
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) reports several flight cancellations. Travelers can monitor their flight status and prepare for possible delays or cancellations.
CCIA will post flight delays and cancellations on its website’s flight information screen at www.flyccia.com. It is highly recommended that you download the app for your respective airline to receive the most current and up-to-date flight status and easily rebook a flight without coming to the airport.
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