FULL LIST: Tuesday, Jan. 27 closures, delays for Central Texas schools

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January 26, 2026

FULL LIST: Tuesday, Jan. 27 closures, delays for Central Texas schools

AUSTIN, Texas – The winter storm has made its way to Central Texas, causing impacts across the region, including to schools.

Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to the arctic blast.

You can view the full list below:

School district closures/delays

What we know:

Austin ISD

All Austin ISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Austin Community College

ACC will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Bartlett ISD

Bartlett ISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to unsafe road conditions.

All extracurricular activities are canceled.

Blanco ISD

All Blanco ISD schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Brentwood Christian School

Brentwood Christian School will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Burnet CISD

All classes, activities, and events scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27 are canceled.

Champions School of Real Estate

Champions School of Real Estate Austin campus will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Chapparral Star Academy

Chapparral Star Academy will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Child Inc Head Start

Child Inc Head Start will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Cedars International Academy Schools

Cedars International Academy Schools will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Del Valle ISD

All Del Valle ISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Dripping Springs ISD

All Dripping Springs ISD campuses are canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

District offices will be closed, as well.

Eanes ISD

All campuses and district offices will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Elgin ISD

All campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Florence ISD

Florence ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Fredericksburg ISD

Fredericksburg ISD will be closed Tuesday, January 27.

Georgetown ISD

All Georgetown ISD campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Granger ISD

Granger ISD has canceled school for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to expected icy road conditions.

All schools will return to normal operations on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Harper ISD

Harper ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Hays CISD

All schools will remain closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Huston-Tillotson University

Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, Huston-Tillotson University will operate remotely on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Hutto ISD

Hutto ISD has canceled school for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to continued freezing temperatures and the potential for icy roadways.

Hyde Park Schools

All schools will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools Greater Austin Region will be canceling all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Jarrell ISD

All Jarrell ISD campuses are closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Johnson City ISD

Johnson City ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Lago Vista ISD

All campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to hazardous road conditions from icy and refreezing streets.

Lake Travis ISD

All schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to possible road conditions.

Lampasas ISD

Lampasas ISD will remain closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Leander ISD

Leander ISD schools and facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Lexington ISD

Lexington ISD will have a two-hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Buses will run two hours later than normal.

Liberty Hill ISD

Liberty Hill ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to ongoing weather conditions.

Llano ISD

Llano ISD will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Llano Christian Academy

Llano Christian Academy will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy roads.

Lockhart ISD

All Lockhart ISD schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Manor ISD

All schools and offices will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to winter conditions.

Marble Falls ISD

All campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Rockdale ISD

All Rockdale ISD schools and district facilities will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Round Rock ISD

All Round Rock ISD classes and before- and after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Regents School of Austin

Regents School of Austin will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

San Antonio ISD

San Antonio ISD will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with a two-hour delayed start for students only.

San Marcos CISD

All San Marcos CISD campuses and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

San Saba ISD

San Saba ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to road conditions.

St. Mary’s Catholic School

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Taylor has decided to remain closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

St. Michael’s Prep

St. Michael’s Prep will be closed for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Southwestern University

Southwestern University has canceled all classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Taylor ISD

Taylor ISD schools will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to lingering icy conditions and roadways that may refreeze overnight.

Extracurricular activities are canceled or will be rescheduled.

Texas Empowerment Academy

Texas Empowerment Academy will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Texas State Technical College

Texas State Technical College’s Williamson County campus will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Texas State University

The San Marcos campus will operate as normal on Tuesday.

The Round Rock campus will have a delayed start at noon.

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 27.

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Antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island fell by half in 2025, ADL says

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May 11, 2026

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Antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island fell by half in 2025, ADL says

There was a significant reduction in the number of antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island in 2025, according to a national Jewish advocacy group.

According to the Anti-Defamation League’s latest Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, there were 26 antisemitic incidents in the state last year. That’s down from the 52 incidents counted by the group in 2024.

Samantha Joseph, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, says a big reason for the reduction is a steep decline in antisemitism on college campuses.

“It shows that campus administrators are taking their responsibilities very seriously to provide a safe environment for all of their students,” said Joseph.

Brown University had over $500 million in federal funding frozen by the Trump administration last year following investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus. The funding was restored after Brown reached a settlement with the administration.

The reduction in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island reflects a wider trend in New England as a whole. According to the ADL’s report, there were 400 antisemitic incidents in the region in 2025, compared to 638 the previous year.

While she’s pleased about the overall drop in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island, Joseph says a number of concerning trends continue to persist. In particular, the state is still seeing more anti-Jewish incidents than it did prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel that launched the Gaza War in 2023.

Joseph is also concerned about the violent nature of local incidents of antisemitism.

“Even though overall incidents are down, assaults are up and assaults with a deadly weapon are up significantly,” said Joseph. “Our communities remain concerned for their safety, and our work is far from done.”

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Live blog: Severe thunderstorms possible in Central Texas

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May 10, 2026

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Live blog: Severe thunderstorms possible in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening as a cold front arrives in Central Texas. KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team will keep you updated on the weather coverage.

Risks to be aware of are damaging wind gusts that could reach as high as 60 to 75 mph and large hail up to quarter size.

Weather Resources:

Live Updates:

5:22 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued for all counties except for Milam County.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

3:51 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mason, San Saba, and Lampasas County until 9:00 p.m.

Storm Prediction Center- level 3/5 Enhanced risk for parts of Central Texas

3:30 p.m.: The primary risk for Sunday’s severe weather is damaging wind gusts which could cause power outages.

3:26 p.m.: Storms will likely move toward the I-35 corridor around 6 p.m. Most of the storms will enter the Hill Country around 6 p.m. and the Austin metro counties after 8 p.m.

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Letter to the editor from Texas emeritus professor on Dell donation

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May 10, 2026

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Letter to the editor from Texas emeritus professor on Dell donation

Special for the Avalanche-Journal

Money and rankings don’t make a great university. Providing opportunities for disadvantaged students and protecting academic freedom, however, do.

Case in point: Michael and Susan Dell recently surpassed $1 billion in giving to the University of Texas at Austin, launching a plan to build a new medical center and advanced research campus in north Austin.

To be sure, this is a magnanimous gift that will fund important initiatives. While enormously grateful for this contribution, I am disappointed that this gift was not accompanied with a strong message from Michael Dell admonishing the University for gutting DEI and infringing upon academic freedom.

As a colleague of mine astutely observed: “Good luck recruiting doctors and med students. The attacks on DEI and political climates will mean a lot more than rankings and money long-term.”

UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, referencing the Dell gift, is right: “We are transforming this site into a new campus the world has never seen before.” Yes, never seen, but in a very negative and dangerous way!

Last week, I received a message from the Texas Exes: “This is your last chance to show your support during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres, UT Austin’s Texas-sized fundraising event. Can we count on you?”

My answer: “No, absolutely not. I won’t give one dime to a university that no longer is committed to diversity and preserving academic freedom.”

Having proudly taught at UT for 41 years, I am sad to say this.

– Richard Cherwitz, Ph.D. is the Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor Emeritus, Moody College of Communication and Founding Director, Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium (IE) at The University of Texas at Austin.

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