SOURCE: City of Corpus Christi Press Release

The National Weather Service expects summertime heat this weekend with heat index values (feels-like temperature) topping 110° in some areas. High temperatures will range from 95 to 105° with heat index values from 105-115°. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings may be needed.

Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In response to the extreme temperatures, the City of Corpus Christi is making several facilities available to the public during regular business hours to keep cool. The cooling centers will be located throughout the City.

Here is a list of locations and hours:

Public Libraries

La Retama Central Public Library 805 Comanche Street 826-7000 (Closed Monday. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library 1230 Carmel Parkway 826-2370 (Open Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.)

Ben F. McDonald Public Library 4044 Greenwood Drive 826-2356 (Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.)

Owen R. Hopkins Public Library 3202 McKinzie Road 826-2350 (Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.)

Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library 5930 Brockhampton Street 826-2360 (Open Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.)

Janet F. Harte Public Library 2629 Waldron Road 826-2310 (Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed Sunday.)

Senior Centers Open Monday-Friday

Broadmoor Senior Center 1651 Tarlton Street 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 654 Graham Road 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

Oveal Williams Senior Center 1414 Martin Luther King Drive 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays)

Northwest Senior Center 9725 Up River Road 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Zavala Senior Center 510 Osage Street 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Greenwood Senior Center 4040 Greenwood Drive 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Garden Senior Center 5325 Greely Drive 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lindale Senior Center 3135 Swantner Drive 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CCRTA

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest City facility for cooling. For more information, go to http://www.ccrta.org.

Other Cooling Alternatives

City swimming pools and splash pads are open with free admission as a cooling alternative. NOTE: All children under the age of eight must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult age 16+.

Public Pools:

Hours of operation vary by location. Summer 2025 Pool Hours - Flyer/Poster/Sign2

Splash Pads:

Open Friday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Splash Pads | City of Corpus Christi

Pet Safety

Animal Care Services will have on-call officers for calls concerning pets left outside in the heat.

Tips for keeping pets safe in extreme heat:

· Bring pets inside

· Never leave your pet in a car

· Give your pet extra water

· Protect your pet's paws from hot surfaces

Heat Safety Tips

Overall, the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, wear cool clothing, and monitor strenuous outdoor activities.

The City would also like to remind everyone about the precautions you can take to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:

Never leave anyone, including animals, in a closed, parked vehicle.
Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine, or a lot of sugar.
Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early mornings or evenings when it's cooler.
Take frequent breaks when working outside.
Signs and symptoms of heat illness include dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, and muscle cramps. If signs and symptoms emerge, move to a cooler location, rest for a few minutes, and slowly drink a cool liquid. Immediately seek medical attention if conditions do not improve, and tell someone to observe you.
Frequently check on the elderly, the ill, and others needing help.

Michelle Fay