Austin winter storm: School districts cancel weekend sports, activities

AUSTIN, Texas - With an arctic blast heading towards Central Texas, some school districts are making plans regarding weekend activities.

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What we know:

The Arctic front is slowing down and won't get here until during the day on Saturday, Jan. 24, delaying the freezing weather until Saturday night.

This has led to an adjustment to the timing of the wintry mix.

Expect some on and off light rain on Friday and Friday night.

The rain turns widespread and heavy during the day on Saturday.

School district cancellations

Local perspective:

Below is a list of Central Texas school districts and their plans for the winter weather:

Austin ISD

All travel and school activities will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25. This includes athletics, field trips and school-based events.

All Austin ISD facilities will be closed this weekend as well, including any rentals from outside organizations.

Del Valle ISD

Del Valle ISD announced on Wednesday, Jan 21, that it would be proactively canceling all activities and athletics on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Eanes ISD

All athletics, fine arts, campus and co-curricular activities scheduled after noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 have been canceled.

All facilities will also be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Georgetown ISD

All activities for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 are canceled or will be postponed.

Hays CISD

Hays CISD has canceled all UIL sports and fine art activities for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.

Some of the activities may have shifted to different times and dates. Athletes and artists should check with their coaches and sponsors for updated schedules.

Future Farmers of America and the Hays County Stock Show activities may still be taking place on Saturday. Participating students will need to check with their sponsors and the stock show organizers.

Leander ISD

All district activities for Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, have been canceled due to winter weather.

This includes all events, meetings, practices, rehearsals, and games.

Manor ISD

All school district activities have been canceled for Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25.

Marble Falls ISD

All activities scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23, will continue as planned. The ACE after-school program will operate as usual and release at the normal time.

However, activities scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 are canceled.

Round Rock ISD

All events for Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 are canceled, including athletics, UIL competitions, and fine arts performances.

San Marcos CISD

On Friday, Jan. 23, only the varsity boys' soccer team will play at Toyota Rattler Stadium at 5 p.m.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Elementary UIL Academics Meet has been postponed to Jan. 31, at Miller Middle School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Also, on Saturday, Jan. 24, the Royal Tea's first show at 1:30 p.m. will proceed as planned. However, the 5:30 p.m. show has been canceled.

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College and university cancellations

Austin Community College

All Austin Community College campuses will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 due to winter weather.

Texas State University

Due to hazardous weather conditions issued by the National Weather Service affecting the San Marcos and Round Rock areas, the following schedule will be in effect for the San Marcos Campus:

Dining

Commons & Harris Dining Halls: Normal hours; close at 8 p.m. Saturday, open at 10 a.m. Sunday
Jones Dining Hall: Close at 8 p.m. Saturday, open at noon Sunday

Facilities

LBJ Student Center: Close at 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
Campus Recreation Center: Close at 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday

Decisions regarding campus operations for Monday, Jan. 26 will be announced by Sunday at 6 p.m. Updates will be shared through official university channels.