Looking to beat the heat? Here's a list of cooling centers in the Houston area

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- High temperatures are soaring in the Houston area, but there are several spots you and your family can visit to stay cool should you need some fresh A/C.

Here's a list of cooling centers in the Houston area.

Fort Bend County

These sites are open for all Fort Bend County residents without working A/C. It's free to visit and most of them are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

George Memorial Library

  • 1001 Golfview Dr., Richmond, Texas 77469

Missouri City Branch Library

  • 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489

Albert George Branch Library

  • 9230 Gene Street, Needville, Texas 77461

Sienna Branch Library

  • 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City, Texas 77459

Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library

  • 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441

University Branch Library

  • 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Cinco Ranch Branch Library

  • 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, Texas 77494

Sugar Land Branch Library

  • 550 Eldridge Rd., Sugar Land, Texas 77478

First Colony Branch Library

  • 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

University Branch Library

  • 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Mamie George Branch Library

  • 320 Dulles Ave., Stafford, Texas 77477

Mission Bend Branch Library

  • 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd., Houston, Texas 77083

Mustang Community Center

  • 4521 FM 521 Rd., Fresno, Texas 77545

Landmark Community Center

  • 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, Texas 77489

This article will be updated with more locations as more information becomes available. Check back for the latest.