City facilities available for cooling off from extreme heat

By City of College Station - Aug 20, 2026

Extreme heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels across the Brazos Valley on Thursday and Friday. To help residents escape the excessive heat, the City of College Station's air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours.

Residents whose home air conditioning is struggling or who need a temporary break from the outdoors are encouraged to use these public spaces to cool down and hydrate.

Ringer Library: 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S. | Thu., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
City Hall: 1101 Texas Ave. S. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Halter Nature Center: 3555 Rock Prairie Road W. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lincoln Recreation Center: 1000 Eleanor St. | 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Meyer Senior and Community Center: 2275 Dartmouth St. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southwood Community Center: 1520 Rock Prairie Road | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Heat Safety Guidelines

Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions during periods of extreme weather:

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
Check-In: Frequently check on elderly neighbors, family members and pets to ensure they have adequate cooling.
Know the Signs: Monitor yourself and others for heat-related illnesses:
- Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache and nausea.
- Heat Stroke (Emergency): High body temperature, confusion, rapid pulse and a lack of sweating. Call 911 immediately if you suspect heat stroke.

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