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Texas arctic blast: School closures, delays in Central Texas due to weather
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AUSTIN, Texas – Due to the freezing and sub-freezing temperatures, some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have chosen to close or delay school.
Temperatures are expected to stay very cold through Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 17). A Hard Freeze Warning has also been issued for 6 p.m. Jan. 14 through 10 a.m. Jan. 17.
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Below is a list of school districts, colleges and universities that have announced closures or delays due to weather. This list will be updated periodically.
Caldwell ISD
All Caldwell ISD campuses will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Del Valle ISD
All Del Valle ISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the freezing temperatures and “lake effect” snow covering sidewalks, access areas and roadways at multiple DVISD campuses.
With forecast temperatures remaining below freezing for much of Tuesday, and wind chills below zero, the conditions in the parking lots, driveways, access areas, and sidewalks are not expected to improve. The decision to close was made in the best interest of the safety of all students and staff.
The Board of Trustees Meeting scheduled for Jan. 16 will be postponed to Jan. 23.
Dime Box ISD
Dime Box ISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to weather conditions and will have a delayed start on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Buses will run two hours later than usual and classes will start two hours late.
Giddings ISD
Giddings ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday, January 16 due to the weather and road conditions.
A decision regarding school Wednesday and other related school events will be made on Tuesday afternoon.
Hays CISD
Hays CISD will be closing schools and offices on Tuesday Jan. 16.
Afterschool and extracurricular activities, practices and games may resume, so students and parents should check with their coach or sponsor regarding their specific activity.
The regularly scheduled school board meeting will take place Tuesday night.
Hays CISD says school should still operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 17, but advises students and faculty to bundle up as it will still be cold.
Lexington ISD
Lexington ISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to weather conditions and will have a delayed start on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Buses will run two hours later than usual and classes will start two hours late.
Rockdale ISD
Due to weather conditions, all Rockdale ISD facilities will be closed Tuesday, January 16. Updates regarding athletics will be shared on Tuesday.
Snook ISD
Due to inclement weather with freezing temperatures remaining through Tuesday, Snook ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. All classes and after-school activities have been canceled. Basketball games will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Somerville ISD
Due to the hazardous road conditions that are expected to continue, Somerville ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. All extracurricular activities for Tuesday will be canceled as well.
Texas A&M University
Classes are canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to the anticipated risk of inclement weather. All non-essential campus operations are also suspended.
Employees who perform essential duties should confirm reporting protocol with supervisors.
All other employees are authorized to work remotely on Tuesday.
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