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In anticipation of frigid temperatures expected in the San Antonio area Wednesday night, Bexar County will open six warming centers. The facilities are accessible to anyone concerned about staying warm as freezing temperatures set in.

The centers are located at:

  • Emergency Services District 2, 2096 Talley Road
  • Emergency Services District 3, 23103 Bulverde Road
  • Emergency Services District 8, 20825 Babcock Road
  • China Grove, 2456 FM 1516 South, China Grove
  • Leon Valley Convention Center, 6427 Evers Road
  • Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office, 9810 Southton Road

The centers will open at 7 p.m. Wednesday and remain in operation through noon Saturday or until no longer needed. Staff will provide bottled water.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bexar County and Winter Storm Warning for the Hill Country. A mix of freezing rain and sleet is likely on Thursday.

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Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative...