ARLINGTON, Texas — Warming centers and overnight shelters will be available in Arlington from January 23 to January 27, 2026, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly. The City of Arlington’s Homeless Emergency Cold Weather Shelter plan will be activated during this period, according to a press release from the Office of Communication.
The plan, supported by a federal emergency shelter grant, is triggered when temperatures fall to 39 degrees or below for four or more consecutive hours overnight. The City is collaborating with The Salvation Army, First United Methodist Church, and Nations Church to provide shelter for those in need.
The Salvation Army, located at 712 W. Abram St., will accommodate up to 30 individuals, with check-in times from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on January 23 through January 26. Breakfast will be served, and exceptions for check-in will be made for late drop-offs by the Arlington Police Department.
First United Methodist Church, at 407 N. Mesquite St., will open its doors when temperatures reach 32 degrees or less for four consecutive hours. The shelter can host up to 20 individuals, with check-in from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. from January 23 to January 26.
Nations Church Arlington, located at 1013 W. Park Row Drive, will operate continuously as both a warming center and overnight shelter from noon on January 23 to 8 a.m. on January 26, accommodating up to 40 people and providing meals throughout the day.
Arlington Public Library locations and recreation centers will also serve as warming centers during standard operating hours, excluding holidays. Additionally, the Arlington Animal Services Shelter will accept pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows, according to the press release.