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North Texas Freezes: Schools Shut Down Amidst Icy Roads
28 Jan
Summary
- Major school districts like Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD are closed.
- Colleges and universities are shifting to virtual learning.
- Government offices and services, including Meals on Wheels, are impacted.
Families across North Texas are adjusting plans as severe winter weather has led to extensive closures of educational institutions and businesses. On Wednesday, January 29, 2026, Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD announced that all their schools would remain closed. Fort Worth ISD cited persistently icy and impassable side roads as the primary reason, prioritizing student and staff safety.
Numerous other school districts, including Mansfield, Lewisville, Little Elm, and Denton ISDs, have also cancelled classes. The closures are not limited to K-12 education; colleges such as Collin College and Texas Woman's University are transitioning to virtual instruction or canceling on-campus activities. Dozens of private schools, charter schools, and daycares throughout the region are similarly affected.
Government services are also experiencing disruptions. Several city offices, including those in Irving and Midlothian, have limited operations or are closed. Additionally, critical community services like Meals on Wheels in Dallas and Cleburne have temporarily suspended delivery operations due to the hazardous conditions.
