Updated at 6:23 p.m. Jan. 25
City offices and the library in Colleyville will be open, but scheduled library programs are canceled, according to a social media post. The recreation and senior centers are both closed Jan. 26.
Trash and recycling collections for Grapevine residents Jan. 26 are delayed and will be rescheduled for pick-up Jan. 27, city officials said.
Additionally, Southlake's Town Hall will be open as a voting center for the Jan. 31 election from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Updated at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 25
Public offices in Grapevine, Southlake, Westlake and Trophy Club will be closed Jan. 26, according to social media posts.
Colleyville officials have not posted updates for closures as of 4:15 p.m.
Grapevine's city offices and all facilities, such as The Rec of Grapevine, are closed. Essential services will continue to operate as normal, according to the city's Facebook post.
Westlake Town Hall and Municipal Court for Jan. 26, according to an email from the city staff.Westlake officials also announced that the flyover bridge from SH 114 to SH 170 was closed early Jan. 25 due to ice.
In Trophy Club, town staff and Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1 worked overnight on a water main break at Indian Creek Drive and Trophy Club Drive. The town's Facebook page stated there is no boil order associated with the incident.
Trophy Club Town Hall administrative office is also closed on Jan. 26.
Southlake announced early Jan. 25 that Champions Club at The Marq, the Senior Activity Center, Southlake Pickleball Complex and Southlake Tennis Center were closed. All city facilities will remain closed Jan. 26, according to a social media post.
Zooming in
CWD has cancelled all trash and recycling services scheduled for Jan. 26 in Trophy Club, Southlake and Colleyville, according to each city’s Facebook page. CWD had previously cancelled all commercial trash and recycling services for Jan. 25 due to unsafe road conditions.
Posted 3:16 p.m. Jan. 22
Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake officials are working to prepare for the winter weather forecasted for this weekend.
What’s happening?
The temperature is expected to drop to 11 or 12 degrees overnight on Friday, Jan. 23, according to Community Impact reporting. Wind chills could drop the temperature to between 0 and -10 degrees Saturday and Sunday.
Precipitation is expected to stop Sunday morning, but ice may remain until Tuesday or later in the week.
How to prepare
City officials in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake have updated their respective Facebook pages with information on what residents should do to prepare for the freezing temperatures.
According to their Facebook pages, residents should:
- Turn off irrigation systems and cover outdoor pipes to prevent broken pipes, damaged sprinkler heads and unnecessary water loss.
- Keep faucets dripping and open cabinet doors to help prevent freezing pipes.
- Learn how to turn water off and on to prevent bursting pipes with a video on Colleyville’s Facebook page.
- Bring plants and pets inside and cover any outdoor plants that cannot be moved.
- Ensure your car’s gas tank is full.
- Prepare an emergency kit with essentials.
- When driving, slow down on bridges and allow more travel time.
- Stay informed on the weather and check local Facebook pages and websites for updates.
What you need to knowThe Grapevine public works crew will be treating roads starting Jan. 23 and working every day through Jan. 26, said Mona Quintanilla, the director of marketing and communications.
The Southlake public works team has started treating roads with brine to prevent ice from forming on the streets, according to a post from the city.
The Southlake parks and recreation team has started winterizing facilities and checking equipment ahead of the cold weather. If required, a warming station will be provided, and Southlake officials will share those details when necessary.
The Colleyville public works department has started treating major intersections with brine solutions, according to a post from the city.
Additionally, Colleyville’s library will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 24, and city officials will consider expanding the hours if a warming center is needed, Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery said.