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These Houston-area businesses will be closed due to winter storm

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

How to keep control of your car if you hit black ice

Even if a road might look clear, it could still be covered in nearly invisible black ice. Here's what you need to know when driving in the winter.

Many major Houston-area stores, businesses and government agencies have changed operating hours or have shut down altogether due to the historic winter conditions in our region.

Kroger had certain locations opened and other closed Monday. Those that opened will operate again Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. Check with your nearest location for information.

METRO suspended all operations of transit services due to winter storm. METRO HOV/HOT lanes and the METRO RideStore are closed. All METROLift trips scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16 have been canceled. Customers should contact the METROLift Reservations Center to reschedule trips.

H-E-B is also reducing hours at Houston-area stores. All stores are opening from noon until p.m. except the Meyerland location.

These Houston-area businesses remain open during the winter storm

In the video, see the message Houston city leaders had in regards to road travel during the historic winter weather event.

The city of Houston announced that the Municipal Courts would be closed through Tuesday, Feb. 16. Business will resume on Wednesday at 8 a.m.

The Houston Zoo will remain closed now through Thursday, Feb. 18 with plans to reopen on Friday, Feb. 19. Guests who have already purchased tickets can contact the Zoo to reschedule their visit for another day.

Space Center Houston will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16. The facility is expected to open Wednesday at 10 a.m., but that could change depending on conditions.

The Harris County Tax office will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16 in anticipation of the freezing weather. "While all Harris County Tax Office locations will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions, Tax Office customers may still complete their transactions," Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett said. "Customers are encouraged to use the Tax Office website and phone options to conduct their business."

MD Anderson Cancer Center will be closed for appointments on Tuesday, Feb 16. Appointments will be rescheduled, and patients will be notified of the changes.

Houston Health-affiliated Curative COVID-19 testing sites will be closed Tuesday.

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