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Welcome to Sunday, Space City,

It's officially time to bust out the thermals. This morning, an arctic front moved through Houston, but, as our weather team explains, the coldest temperatures are on deck. Here's a look at the latest frigid forecast.

There's still time to prep those pipes ahead of the hard freeze and we have some tips to help protect plants and pets when the temperature drops. For folks looking to channel their inner Texas MacGyver, there's also a guide explaining a clever and oh-so-Lone Star life hack: how to use a leftover Whataburger cup to insulate outdoor faucets.

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Robert Adams, Senior Weekend Audience Producer

robert.adams@houstonchronicle.com

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