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Several Houston-area school districts have announced closures amid an expected winter storm Jan. 21-22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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See what Houston-area school districts are closed Jan. 21-22

By James T. Norman, Lizzy Spangler

A winter storm warning will be in effect for the Houston area starting 6 p.m. Jan. 20 through 6 p.m. Jan. 21.

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Pictured are Superintendent Mark Ruffin, left, board President Matt Fuller, center, and board Secretary Eddie Winn, right.

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Humble ISD trustees approved the renaming of Kingwood High School’s natatorium and swim room in honor of two long-time coaches at the campus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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The district spends 89% of the general fund on staff payroll, according to the board presentation. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Published 11:16 AM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Katy ISD officials look to state Legislature to increase funding to help with district's shortfall, staff raises

Alvin ISD students will start school Aug. 11 and 12 for the 2025-26 school year after the board of trustees approved the calendar at its Jan. 14 meeting. (Community Impact staff)

Published 11:00 AM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Alvin ISD trustees approve 2025-26 academic calendar

Clear Creek ISD will not be asking voters to consider a $214 million bond in May after trustees discussed the item at a Jan. 16 workshop session. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 10:52 AM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Clear Creek ISD trustees opt against placing $214M bond on May ballot

Pearland ISD students will begin school Aug. 13 after the board of trustees approve the 2025-26 academic calendar at its Jan. 14 meeting. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)

Published 10:49 AM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Pearland ISD trustees approve 2025-26 academic calendar

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Published 10:42 AM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Cy-Fair ISD board votes to remove health class as graduation requirement

The request is within the contingency fund “ballpark” of less than 10% of the total $22.8 million cost estimate released after adjusting for inflation last May, trustee David Hamilton said. (Community Impact staff)

Updated 4:41 PM | Jan 17, 2025 CST

Fort Bend ISD trustees discuss using bond contingency funds for elementary school renovations

Starting this fall, students at Clear Horizons Early College High School will be able to participate in Pathways to Technology Early College High School, or P-TECH, for healthcare. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

Published 3:08 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Clear Creek ISD adds new healthcare program to Clear Horizons Early College High School

Houston ISD officials are gearing up for another bout with below-freezing temperatures next week, which officials said will test the district’s aging heating systems. (Community Impact staff)

Published 3:00 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Houston ISD officials make preparations for forecasted freezing temperatures

Safety audit visits to half of Pearland ISD campuses during the 2024-25 school year resulted in two findings that needed to be corrected, officials said at the board of trustees Jan. 14 meeting. (Haley Velasco/Community Impact)

Published 2:55 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Pearland ISD corrects 2 safety audit findings

While not set yet, Friendswood ISD is inching closer to a new district-wide cell phone policy amid new data showing high usage among students during school hours. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:31 PM | Jan 16, 2025 CST

Friendswood ISD officials discuss cell phone policy