Other area districts, including Georgetown, Hays, Hutto, Leander, Round Rock and Pflugerville canceled classes for Jan. 11. San Marcos CISD schools plan to open, with officials monitoring weather conditions throughout the night, and Austin ISD schools will operate completely remotely.
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Dripping Springs to operate on two-hour delay Jan. 11
Dripping Springs ISD schools will operate on a two-hour delay Jan. 11. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
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After snow fell in the region Jan. 10, Dripping Springs ISD schools will operate on a two-hour delay Jan. 11 due to weather conditions.
Other area districts, including Georgetown, Hays, Hutto, Leander, Round Rock and Pflugerville canceled classes for Jan. 11. San Marcos CISD schools plan to open, with officials monitoring weather conditions throughout the night, and Austin ISD schools will operate completely remotely.
Other area districts, including Georgetown, Hays, Hutto, Leander, Round Rock and Pflugerville canceled classes for Jan. 11. San Marcos CISD schools plan to open, with officials monitoring weather conditions throughout the night, and Austin ISD schools will operate completely remotely.
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at jflagler@communityimpact.com
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