Dallas, TX
Dallas opens temporary inclement weather shelter in Fair Park
DALLAS — As the coldest air of the season moves into North Texas the city of Dallas has activated its temporary inclement weather shelter in Fair Park Sunday night to ensure hundreds of homeless Dallas residents can stay safe and warm.
More than 900 cots were set up inside the Grand Place building in Fair Park Sunday ahead of the arctic blast.
“Every year we see people that have had frostbite, we’ve had several people that we’ve known have passed away due to freezing temperatures it’s really lifesaving and critically important that we make this happen,” said Daniel Roby of the Austin Street Center.
The city of Dallas, the Austin Street Center, Our Calling, and countless other organizations partnered to open this shelter for the city’s most vulnerable. Volunteers will distribute blankets coats and three meals—and pets are welcome too. The SPCA and Dallas Animal Services have provided kennels and pet supplies.
“If you think your animal is a barrier to coming, please don’t. We will take care of you both but please please, please, come inside,” said Christine Crossley, the director of the Office of Homeless Solutions for the City of Dallas.
To make sure homeless residents come in from the cold, the Austin Street Center is operating the connector bus which will provide free transportation to the shelter from designated pick-up points around the city. While Dallas has reported a 19% decrease in homelessness since 2021 the city said there’s more to be done.
“Even though we are one of a handful I think about three municipalities in the nation that is actually decreasing homelessness in a time of national increase, you still don’t ever pat yourself on the back there’s always more work to do there’s always more people to help,” said Crossley.
If you see someone in Dallas in need of shelter, call 311 to get them help or direct them to the shelter located at the Grand Place in Fair Park.
For more information on the Dallas Fair Park shelter click here.
More than 100 people gathered Friday night at a high school near the sealed‑off blast zone to honor the victims of the deadly explosion at The Clyde apartments in Oak Cliff.
The vigil – filled with hymns, prayers, and candles – brought together neighbors, local leaders, and pastors, many of whom were personally connected to those who died.
Just down the street, the debris field marks where three people were killed and five others injured when an explosion and fire tore through the complex earlier in the day.
Remembering Sylvia Collins
Among those honored was Sylvia Collins, a Democratic Party precinct chair known for her energy, advocacy, and signature raised‑fist rally pose.
State Rep. Cassandra Garcia‑Hernandez reflected on the loss, saying she couldn’t imagine taking another “fist‑up photo” with Collins.
State Sen. Royce West urged the community to remember Collins by continuing the work she championed.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the other two victims, believed to be a young woman and her toddler.
Search and Recovery Complete, Cause Still Unknown
Dallas Fire‑Rescue Chief Justin Ball confirmed that the search and recovery phase is complete, though he declined to comment on whether construction crews digging near the property may have struck a natural gas line before the blast.
Ball also defended the actions of firefighters who were on scene for up to 10 minutes before the explosion without ordering evacuations. He said crews first had to locate the source of the gas odor, secure a water supply, and gear up before they could begin clearing the building.
Lawsuit Filed Against Atmos Energy
One survivor has already filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy, accusing the utility of failing to properly monitor for gas leaks. Attorney Sadi Antonmattei‑Goitia said incidents like this “don’t happen without bad decisions being made.”
Atmos did not respond to questions about the lawsuit but issued a statement saying the company’s “hearts go out to the people who were tragically lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.”
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A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. Authorities say at least three people, including a child, were killed. Other residents are unaccounted for.
Published On 29 May 2026
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