Fort Bend County Libraries Open as Cooling Centers as Power Outages Continue, Plus More Places to Cool Off
Updated: Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:56 AM CT
In response to the extensive power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, Fort Bend County Libraries have announced the opening of several branches as cooling centers from Wednesday, July 10. This initiative is intended to provide some respite from the sweltering heat for residents grappling with the aftermath of the hurricane.
The US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston has issued another Heat Advisory for Friday, July 12, with heat index values up to 106°F.
The following library branches will open their doors from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday through Saturday:
| Library Branch | Address |
| Albert George Branch | 9230 Gene St, Needville, TX 77461 |
| First Colony Branch | 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 |
| George Memorial Library | 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469 |
| Mamie George Branch | 320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477 |
| Mission Bend Branch | 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083 |
| The University Branch | 14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 |
According to the Fort Bend County Libraries system, all other library branches remain closed until further notice.
Along with these Fort Bend County Libraries branches, the following Harris County Public Library branches will be open to provide relief from the heat:
- Katy Branch Library: 5414 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493 (Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- Maud Smith Marks Branch Library (Cooling center only): 1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 (Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Additionally, several other locations in Fort Bend County, as previously reported by My Neighborhood News, continue to operate as cooling centers. These include:
- Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Building D, located at 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471, open from 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Sunday
- Attack Poverty | Friends of North Rosenberg center at 1908 Avenue E, Rosenberg, TX 77471, open from 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Saturday
In a move to ensure the safety and comfort of residents affected by the hurricane, Building C at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located at 4310 Hwy. 36 South, Rosenberg, TX 77471, will continue to function 24/7 as a shelter until further notice as declared by the Fort Bend County officials. For more details, see this article previously published by My Neighborhood News.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
