ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington has activated its Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan from 8 p.m. on January 14 to 8 a.m. on January 15, 2026, due to freezing temperatures. The Salvation Army will serve as a temporary inclement weather shelter for homeless individuals during this period, according to a press release from the Office of Communication.
The shelter, located at 712 West Abram St., will accept check-ins from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on January 14, with exceptions made for drop-offs by the Arlington Police Department after hours. Guests must check out by 8 a.m. on January 15, and breakfast will be provided. The plan is supported by a federal emergency shelter grant and is activated when temperatures drop to 39 degrees or below for four or more consecutive hours overnight.
For those seeking warmth during the day, all Arlington Public Library locations will be open during standard operating hours, excluding holidays. The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, East Library and Recreation Center, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch, Northeast Branch, Southeast Branch, Southwest Branch, and Woodland West are among the available locations.
Additionally, the Arlington Animal Services Shelter will accommodate pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows. The shelter is located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd., and inquiries can be made by calling 817-459-5898. For further questions regarding the emergency shelter, individuals can contact 817-860-1836.