Schools in the Houston Area to Reopen Thursday After Rare Snowstorm
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Hunter, Jace and Joseph playing snow football in Webster, Texas, on January 21, 2025.
School Closures Due to Weather Conditions
Schools in the Houston area will be back in session on Thursday after a cold snap and rare snowstorm. The storm caused three-day closures, starting with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and then a historic snowfall. Houston ISD and several other school districts and colleges in the region will resume classes on Thursday, with temperatures expected to warm up.
HISD and Other School Districts Reopening
HISD has announced that school will start at normal times on Thursday. Other school districts reopening on the same day include:
- Alief ISD
- Brazosport ISD
- Channelview ISD
- Clear Creek ISD
- Conroe ISD
- Cy-Fair ISD
- Fort Bend ISD
- Katy ISD
- Spring Branch ISD
- Tomball ISD
Colleges and Universities Reopening
The University of Houston and Texas Southern University are among the local colleges and universities set to reopen on Thursday.
Conclusion
The rare snowstorm that hit the Houston area has caused a significant disruption to daily life, including school closures. While the storm has passed, the region is now preparing to return to normal, with schools and universities resuming classes on Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will HISD schools start on time on Thursday?
A: Yes, HISD has announced that school will start at normal times on Thursday.
Q: Which school districts will be reopening on Thursday?
A: The following school districts will be reopening on Thursday: Alief ISD, Brazosport ISD, Channelview ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Conroe ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Spring Branch ISD, and Tomball ISD.
Q: Will the University of Houston and Texas Southern University be reopening on Thursday?
A: Yes, both institutions will be reopening on Thursday.
