News Flash

Warming stations open during cold weather event

City of Midland News Release Posted on January 06, 2025

CITY: MLK JR. CENTER AMONG WARMING STATIONS IN MIDLAND

(Jan. 6, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The coldest weather of the 2024-25 winter season has moved into the region, causing temperatures to fall well below freezing at night. 

Because of the temperatures and concern for Midland residents, the City of Midland is providing information on four “cold weather warming centers,” including the MLK Jr. Community Center, 2300 Butternut Lane. 

The other warming centers in Midland include Breaking Bread Kitchen, 410 E. Florida Ave.; Salvation Army of Midland, 600 E. Wall St.; and Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry, 1401 Orchard Lane. 

The National Weather Service is calling for low temperatures in the 20s this week. High temperatures will range from the lower 40s to the lower 30s on Wednesday. The NWS also is calling for a 20% chance of snow on Wednesday and a 50% chance on Thursday. 

The City of Midland will update the list as more information is provided. 


Local Cold Weather Warming Centers

MLK Jr. Community Center 

2300 Butternut Lane 

MLK Jr. Community Center as a warming center during our regular hours:

Hours:

Monday, 9 AM -9 PM

Tuesday, 9 AM -9 PM

Wednesday, 9 AM -5 PM

Thursday, 9 AM -9 PM

Friday, 9 AM -5 PM

Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM

Phone: (432) 685-7376

 

Breaking Bread Kitchen

410 E Florida Ave.

Hours: 

Monday, 8 AM–6:30 PM

Tuesday, 8 AM–6:30 PM

Wednesday, 8 AM–6:30 PM

Thursday, 8 AM–6:30 PM

Friday, 8 AM–6:30 PM

Saturday, Closed

Sunday, Closed

Phone: (432) 689-2339

 

Salvation Army of Midland

600 E Wall St, Midland, TX 79701

Hours: 

Monday, 8:30 AM–5 PM

Tuesday, 8:30 AM–5 PM

Wednesday, 8:30 AM–5 PM

Thursday, 8:30 AM–5 PM

Friday, 8:30 AM–3 PM

Phone: (432) 683-3614

 

Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry

1401 Orchard Lane

Hours: 

Monday, 11:30 AM–1 PM

Tuesday, 11:30 AM–1 PM

Wednesday, 11:30 AM–1 PM

Thursday, Closed

Friday, Closed

Phone: (432) 686-7687