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City of Houston opens up more than 100 cooling centers as temperatures rise Wednesday

Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by KTRK, ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

This comes as the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Why this matters in The Bellaire

For Bellaire residents, the City of Houston's decision to open over 100 cooling centers is a welcome move, given the community's location within the Houston area. As temperatures are expected to soar on Wednesday, these cooling centers will provide much-needed relief for those who may not have access to air-conditioned spaces. The extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service underscores the severity of the situation, and it is crucial that residents take advantage of these cooling centers to stay safe. Bellaire residents can look to nearby Houston facilities to escape the heat, and it will be worth monitoring how the city's efforts to provide relief are utilized and whether additional resources are needed to support the community during this heat wave. The effectiveness of these cooling centers will be closely watched, especially in areas like Bellaire where residents may rely on them to stay cool.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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City of Houston opens up more than 100 cooling centers as temperatures rise Wednesday

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