Fort Bend County warns of hard freeze, readies warming centers; offices closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day

An unidentified court announcer told residents Jan. 14 that Fort Bend County is monitoring a winter weather event expected to bring sub-freezing temperatures, hard freeze conditions and very low wind chills early next week. County officials urged residents to follow the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) on social media and the county app for real-time updates.

Health and Human Services is coordinating warming centers to help residents during the cold snap, county staff said. The announcer also reminded the public that Fort Bend County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Officials emphasized preparedness steps and communications channels rather than offering operational specifics in the recap; residents seeking details on warming center locations and hours were directed to the county OEM and Health and Human Services channels. The county advised the public to watch for updates as forecasts evolve.