TEXAS — Following a significant winter storm in late January 2026 that brought ice, freezing fog and hazardous travel conditions to much of Texas, school districts have continued to adjust schedules for Thursday, January 29, 2026. In many areas — especially North Texas — districts are balancing concerns about lingering ice on roads and campuses with forecasts of improving conditions.
North Texas Closures and Evaluations
In the Dallas–Fort Worth region, several school districts announced closures for Thursday due to remaining icy conditions, while others are planning to reopen or finalize decisions closer to the morning:
- Closed Thursday: Among the districts confirming closures for Jan. 29 are Anna ISD, Decatur ISD, Denison ISD, Denton ISD, Farmersville ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, Northwest ISD, and Sherman ISD.
- Many other districts in the region are monitoring road conditions and forecasts and are expected to communicate their final decisions late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Elsewhere in North Texas, some districts that were closed earlier this week due to icier roads and freezing fog have indicated plans to resume class on Thursday, provided conditions continue to improve.
Central and South Texas Scheduling
Across Central Texas, many districts reopened Wednesday after earlier closures, though icy spots remain on some campuses and side roads, prompting officials in a handful of rural areas to continue closures or consider delayed starts into Thursday if hazards persist.
In the San Antonio area and South Texas, winter weather earlier in the week caused closures and delays on preceding days, and while most systems resumed normal operations, some smaller districts had extended closures earlier this week and are watching conditions closely for Thursday updates.
Houston Area
In the Houston metropolitan area, many major districts resumed regular in-person classes earlier in the week after weekend storm impacts, with maintenance and bus operations teams ensuring safe campus conditions. As of the latest updates, these districts were expected to continue normal schedules through Thursday, though families should verify final decisions with specific district communications.
Weather and Safety Considerations
The January 2026 winter storm affected millions across Texas, with icy roads and freezing temperatures prompting closures, hazardous travel conditions and multiple school cancellations earlier in the week. While temperatures have moderated in many parts of the state, officials remain cautious about refreezing overnight and residual ice on less-traveled roads and school grounds, which continue to influence final schedule decisions for schools on Thursday.
Advice for Families
Parents and caregivers are strongly encouraged to check individual school district alerts — including official websites, automated messaging systems and verified social media channels — for the most up-to-date information on closures, delays or return-to-normal schedules for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
