Texas Schools Shut Down Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Texas may be facing another round of drastic cold weather, according to Fox 4 KDFW. Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing later tonight and remain below freezing for an extended period, creating the potential for patchy icy conditions on Tuesday night, which could lead to school closures.

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Emergency Weather Conditions Prompt School Closures Across Texas

While snow or ice accumulation isn’t currently a significant concern, wind chills are expected to plummet to as low as 0°F. In response, many Texas schools have rescheduled games for later dates, and some districts are still evaluating whether to cancel classes this week.

Texas Students Stay Home as Schools Close for Weather Safety

For instance, Killeen ISD in Central Texas adjusted its snow day for Presidents' Day yesterday, though they may need to plan for another makeup day. The main concern for school districts isn’t necessarily snowfall but the safety of buses on icy roads. The priority is to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Below is a list of schools that will be closed due to the weather.

Dallas
Criswell College | Evening Classes Canceled Today
Jacksboro
Jacksboro ISD | Classes begin at 10:00 AM Tomorrow; Buses are two hours late
Gainesville
Sivells Bend ISD | Early Dismissal Today 1:20 PM
Greenville
PTAA Greenville | Closed Tomorrow
Gainesville
Cooke County Govt. Offices | Closing Early 3:00 PM; Reopening Wednesday; 10am delayed start Wednesday
Garland
Align Beauty School | Virtual Learning Only Tomorrow