ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington has activated its Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan due to freezing temperatures, providing shelter from 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. The Salvation Army will serve as a temporary inclement weather shelter for homeless individuals during this period.
The shelter will also be available from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, according to a press release from the City of Arlington. The plan, supported by a federal emergency shelter grant, is activated when temperatures reach 39 degrees or below for four or more consecutive hours overnight.
The Salvation Army, located at 712 West Abram St., will conduct intake from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 29, with check-out time at 8 a.m. on Dec. 30. Exceptions for check-in will be made for drop-offs by the Arlington Police Department after hours. Breakfast will be served, and inquiries can be directed to 817-860-1836.
All Arlington Public Library locations will be open for warming during standard operating hours, excluding holidays. The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and other branches have specific hours, with some open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and reduced hours on weekends.
For homeless guests with pets, the Arlington Animal Services Shelter, located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd., will accept pets as capacity allows. The shelter can be contacted at 817-459-5898.