Feb 16, 2021
COPPERAS COVE (Updated 2/15 @ 11:30am) -The City of Copperas Cove announced Sunday that they will open a warming center to offer temporary relief for citizens who may be in need due to the extreme inclement weather and prolonged freezing conditions.
The warming center will be located at Copperas Cove Public Library, 501 S. Main Street.
The facility will open Sunday, February 14th, beginning at 6pm and remain open until the need is no longer necessary. The warming center will be open as a temporary shelter from the severe weather.
The city is asking citizens who plan to use the warming station to consider bring the following:
SHELTER: WARMING STATIONS AROUND CENTRAL TEXAS iheart.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iheart.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Killeen-Fort Hood area residents woke up to a blanket of snow, single-digit temperatures and rolling electricity blackouts Monday after a winter storm passed through, crippling much of Texas in its wake.
Roads across the city were covered in 2 to 6 inches of snow Monday morning after hours of snowfall that started late Sunday. The white stuff made the road conditions worse after they already were hazardous after days of freezing rain and sub-freezing temperatures in the area.
A few cars and trucks were seen Monday morning driving slowly on interstates 14 and 35, where Texas Department of Transportation had plowed the roadway, however, conditions were still slippery.
If youâre brave enough to take a dip in an unheated pool in January, the Copperas Cove Polar Bear Plunge happening this weekend is a perfect place to do it, but 5K Virtual Run coinciding with the plunge event is also a good option if youâre not interested in a cold-water experience. Taste some chili at Camp Caylorâs Chili Cookoff, or browse some handcrafted goods at the Sami Show or one of the recurring farmers markets in the area. Details on these and more events in the listing.
Local Events
Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting a Composting Class from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan 23 at the Copperas Cove Public Library, 501 S. Main St. This free class is limited to 20 people and requires pre-registration by going to https://bit.ly/3o6ds4k.