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Warming shelters open in Central Texas for this week

Prep begins ahead of the sub-freezing temperatures and precipitation forecasted this week.

Here is an updated list of community centers opening their doors to the public as a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Wednesday morning with freezing rain expected.

Copperas Cove

The Fairview Community Church, located at 1202 Veterans Ave., will operate as a 24-hour warming shelter, as well as soup kitchen for anyone in need.

Temple

Impact Temple will open its doors at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and remain open until winter weather subsides. 

The church is located at 306 East Adams and will be offering community members a warm place to stay throughout the cold nights. 

Killeen 

The Moss Rose Community & Development Center in Killeen will be open to the public as a warming shelter until Friday, according to the City of Killeen.

The center, located at 1103 E. Ave E., opened Monday at noon and will remain open for those in need until 9 a.m. Thursday, then it will open once again at 6 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday.

Each night, a meal will be provided. It will not offer full sheltering services, the city said.

The city said if no one is using the shelter by 11:30 p.m., it will close for the night.

Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Wednesday morning with freezing rain expected.

Waco

The Dewey Community Center in Waco will be open through Wednesday, according to the City of Waco and Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management. 

The community center is located on 925 North 9th St. and will open on Monday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. 

The City of Waco says cots, blankets, snacks and water will be available for those who come to stay. 

Pets will be allowed in as long as they are in a crate. 

Gatesville

The Hidden Gen Family Center will be open through Wednesday, according to the Coryell County Sheriff's Office.

The family center is located at 115 7th St.

The sheriff's office asks those in need to take advantage of this warming center as it is dangerously cold outside. 

6 News will continue to update this list as more centers open. 

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