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These Houston-area school districts are closing due to the freeze

Many districts will move to online learning this coming week.

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School districts in the Houston area have announced they are closely monitoring and preparing ahead of the winter storm that's expected to bring freezing weather, ice, and dangerous road conditions to southeast Texas.

This story is continuously updated with school district and college closure plans. Here is a list of current school plans:

Alief ISD
All learning and work in Alief ISD will transition online for Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16.

CyFair ISD
Monday, February 15 is a student holiday.
All CFISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, February 16.

Danbury ISD
Danbury ISD will be closed Monday, February 15th, for President's Day. Danbury ISD will be remote on Tuesday, February 16th.

Fort Bend ISD
Fort Bend ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. Asynchronous learning will occur on Tuesday, February 16 for all Fort Bend ISD students.

Galena Park ISD
Classes will operate on a remote basis Tuesday, February 16. Additionally, all after-school activities and curbside meals are cancelled for Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16.

Goodrich ISD
Goodrich ISD schools and office(s) will be closed on Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16.

Houston ISD
All HISD schools and offices will transition to virtual operations for Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16.

Katy ISD
Monday, February 15 is a student holiday. In preparation for Tuesday, February 16, all instruction will be delivered via asynchronous virtual learning for all in-person and Katy Virtual Academy students.

Lamar CISD
Lamar CISD will be closed on Monday, February 15 and will pivot to virtual instruction on Tuesday, February 16.

Livingston ISD

On Monday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 16, Livingston ISD will have two asynchronous virtual learning days. All buildings will be closed, and there will be no in-person instruction.

Needville ISD
Needville ISD will be closed Monday for Presidents' Day. Tuesday will be an asynchronous learning day, with all staff working from home and students learning at home.

Royal ISD
Monday, February 15 is a holiday for all Royal ISD students and staff. Royal ISD will shift to virtual learning for all students on Tuesday, February 16.

Spring Branch ISD
All district facilities will be closed on Monday, February 15. Tuesday, February 16 will be a remote/asynchronous learning day for all students and staff.

College of the Mainland
All in-person classes and services at College of the Mainland will be held virtually on Monday, February 15.

Houston Baptist University
Houston Baptist University will be closed for in person instruction Monday. All class activities will be performed remotely.

Lone Star College
Lone Star College will close all facilities Monday, February 15. All Face-to-Face classes and onsite activities are suspended. All LSC Online classes and online support services will continue as scheduled.

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Sobering statistic

Texas ranks as one of the deadliest states for New Year’s crashes

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Be sure to arrange a safe ride home on New Year's Eve.

At more than 314,000 miles, Texas boasts the largest system of public roads among the 50 states. It also holds the unfortunate distinction of being one of the deadliest states for New Year’s car accidents.

An analysis of 2014-2023 traffic data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows Texas is the ninth worst state for traffic deaths on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

During the 10-year period covered by the analysis, commissioned by AutoAccident.com, Texas tallied 280 traffic deaths on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — the highest total of any state. The 280-person toll in Texas works out to 9.61 deaths per one million residents, a rate that’s 37 percent above the national average of 6.99 deaths per one million residents.

The analysis reveals that nearly three-fourths (64 percent) of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traffic deaths in Texas were drivers, nearly one-fifth (19 percent) were pedestrians, and 16 percent were passengers.

“New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights on American roads,” says Edward Smith, managing attorney at AutoAccident.com, a personal injury law firm.

“With impaired driving incidents spiking during holiday celebrations, every driver has a responsibility to make smart choices that protect themselves and others sharing the road,” Smith adds. “Even in states with strong safety records, one preventable death is too many.”

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), more than 2,000 drunk driving-related crashes happened during the 2024 holiday season. Last year, December ranked as the No. 1 month in Texas for wrecks caused by drunk drivers.

“The holidays are a wonderful time to be with family, and yet they can also be a painful reminder for those who have lost loved ones to preventable crashes,” says Marc Williams, executive director of TxDOT. “Let’s make a new holiday tradition to drive like a Texan: kind, courteous, and safe. That means always getting a sober ride.”

TxDOT offers these four tips for staying safe on the roads as the calendar switches from 2025 to 2026:

Designate a sober driver before the celebrations start.
Ask a sober relative or friend to pick you up if you’re too tipsy to drive.
Use public transit or rideshare services.
Stay off the roads until you’ve sobered up.

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