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Houston: City officials expanded warming centers as temperatures dipped overnight, urging residents to check on elderly neighbors and protect pets and pipes. METRO adjusted schedules to accommodate increased holiday travel.
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Dallas–Fort Worth: DFW Airport reported heavy holiday traffic with airlines adding staff to manage delays and cancellations. Local police increased patrols around shopping centers and major roadways.
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San Antonio: Nonprofits and churches distributed thousands of holiday meals, with volunteers reporting one of the largest turnouts of the season. City leaders praised community generosity amid rising food insecurity.
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West Texas: Farmers and ranchers prepared for colder overnight conditions, taking precautions to protect livestock and winter crops as temperatures dropped below average.
