KILLEEN, Texas (Dec. 29, 2025) – The City of Killeen, in partnership with Friends in Crisis, will continue operating a warming center as cold temperatures persist across the region.
Friends in Crisis will serve as a warming center on Tuesday, Dec. 30, opening at 3 p.m. and closing at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. The facility, located at 412 E. Sprott St., is open to all community members in need of a safe, warm place, including those without heat or experiencing power outages. The warming center has been in operation this week since Sunday, Dec. 28, and Monday, Dec. 29, during the same overnight hours.
City policy requires warming centers to open when temperatures or wind chill values are forecast to reach 32 degrees or lower. Forecasted conditions continue to meet that threshold, prompting the extension of operations through Tuesday night.
City buildings will also remain open during regular business hours for residents seeking warmth. Available locations include City Hall, public libraries, the First National Bank Texas Recreation Center, police headquarters and other public facilities. Visitors are expected to follow the City’s code of conduct while using these spaces. Although daytime temperatures may rise above freezing, wind chills are expected to remain low, making these locations a safe and accessible option.
Residents who wish to donate supplies may contact the City of Killeen Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management by emailing em-coordinator@killeentexas.gov.
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