Wednesday Schools Closed in the Big Country Due to Black Ice

Big Country School Closings Update - Wednesday, January 28

As road conditions across the Big Country continue to shift, melting daytime moisture has refrozen overnight, creating widespread black ice that’s even more dangerous than earlier in the week. Law enforcement officials say roads may look clear, but remain extremely slick and unpredictable.

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Because of these hazardous travel conditions, many school districts and colleges across West Central Texas have announced closures for Wednesday, January 28, to keep students, staff, and families safe.

Here is the latest list of education-related closures and delays across the Big Country.

Big Country Public School Districts CLOSED

The following school districts will be closed on Wednesday, January 28:

• Abilene ISD
• Albany ISD
• Anson ISD
• Aspermont ISD
• Baird ISD
• Bangs ISD
• Benjamin ISD
• Blanket ISD
• Breckenridge ISD
• Brookesmith ISD
• Brownwood ISD
• Cisco ISD
• Clyde CISD
• Coleman ISD
• Colorado City ISD
• Cross Plains ISD
• De Leon ISD
• Eastland ISD
• Eula ISD
• Gustine ISD
• Hamlin Collegiate ISD
• Hawley ISD
• Highland ISD
• Jim Ned CISD
• Loraine ISD
• Lueders-Avoca ISD
• May ISD
• Merkel ISD
• Moran ISD
• Munday CISD
• Ranger ISD
• Rising Star ISD
• Roby CISD
• Roscoe Collegiate ISD
• Rule ISD
• Snyder ISD
• Stamford ISD
• Sweetwater ISD
• Wylie ISD

Colleges & Universities

These higher education institutions are also affected:

• Abilene Christian University - Operating remotely
• Cisco College (Cisco & Abilene campuses) - Closed
• Hardin-Simmons University - Offices closed
• Howard Payne University - Closed
• TSTC West Texas Campuses - Closed
• Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (Abilene) - Delayed opening at 10:00 AM

Delays & Special Schedules

• Ira ISD - Late start at 11:00 AM
• Hermleigh ISD - Delayed start on Wednesday morning

Why This Matters

Even though sunshine has helped melt some ice during the day, nighttime refreezing has made early morning travel extremely dangerous. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads are especially risky.

Officials continue urging families to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary, which also helps keep first responders available for true emergencies.

Stay tuned for further updates as districts continue monitoring conditions overnight and early Wednesday morning.

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