City of Marshall opens warming station during sub-freezing temps, wintry precipitation
Published 5:40 am Friday, January 23, 2026
The city of Marshall will open a warming station Saturday through Tuesday to provide shelter for residents in need amid inclement winter weather expected to move into the area late Friday.
The Smith Community Center, 700 Spring St., will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily those days.
The center will “provide temporary shelter from the extreme winter weather forecast for the northeast Texas area,” the city said in a statement. “It will serve the homeless, stranded travelers and vulnerable residents.”
Temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-20s late Friday along with the arrival of freezing rain. Temperatures will remain in the 20s and even lower teens through Sunday along with a mix of freezing rain and snow.
The city also is seeking volunteers to sign up for four-hour shifts. To sign up, go to tinyurl.com/35nmffb5 or call (832) 722-4964.
City of Marshall opens warming station during sub-freezing temps, wintry precipitation
Published 5:40 am Friday, January 23, 2026
The city of Marshall is bracing for a frigid weekend and is opening a warming station to protect its residents. The station will operate from Saturday through Tuesday, offering a safe haven as temperatures plummet and winter weather descends upon northeast Texas.
The Smith Community Center, located at 700 Spring St., will be accessible from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, providing “temporary shelter from the extreme winter weather,” according to a city statement. The facility will prioritize the homeless population, stranded travelers, and other vulnerable individuals.
Forecasters predict temperatures will fall to the mid-20s by late Friday, accompanied by freezing rain. The cold snap is expected to persist through Sunday, with temperatures potentially dropping into the teens alongside a mixture of freezing rain and snow.
What should residents do if they need shelter during the cold weather? The city of Marshall is opening the Smith Community Center as a warming station for those in need of shelter from Saturday through Tuesday.
City officials are also calling on volunteers to assist with operations. Four-hour shifts are available, and those interested can sign up at tinyurl.com/35nmffb5 or by calling (832) 722-4964.
