Houston Mayor John Whitmire forcefully denied rumors that federal immigration agents have been monitoring warming centers across Houston.

Commissioner Lesley Briones and Mayor John Whitmire will be on the ground Monday at Bayland Community Center to update winter storm response efforts, support residents and highlight resources available to those affected by extreme cold, officials said.

As extreme cold moves into Houston, volunteers are rushing to deliver blankets and warm clothing to people experiencing homelessness.

With the Texas heat in full effect, Daikin and the Astros Foundation are launching a "Cooling Communities" initiative to help upgrade HVAC systems where they’re needed most. KPRC 2’s Andy Cerota previously spoke about the intense heat in that area.

The article provides information on back-to-school immunization events in the Houston area and surrounding counties. It highlights no-to-low-cost vaccine opportunities for school-aged children, detailing event dates and locations, as well as additional health services offered. The piece encourages early registration due to limited availability and offers resources for those outside Houston.

Pinkie Powell shows off her "I Voted" sticker after casting her ballot at the Bayland Community Center during the first day of early voting in Houston. Since the first day of early voting on Oct. 13, Texas Tribune photographers have ventured out all over the state, capturing people waiting to have their say. If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time — early voting ends Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3. Voters wrap around the front of the Bayland Community Center before entering to cast their ballots during early voting in Houston. Credit: Amna Ijaz/The Texas TribuneA voter shows her "I Voted" sticker at Audelia Road Branch Library during early voting in Dallas.