Arctic Blast brings closures and delays to Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – A strong Arctic blast expected next week is causing changes to schedules for schools and offices in Laredo and Webb County.

Government Offices

Webb County offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, because of the chance of icy roads. Emergency Services will stay open. Updates will be posted on the county’s social media. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 22, but motor vehicle transfers will not be available.

Schools

Webb Consolidated ISD has announced early release for Monday, January 20:

• Oilton Elementary School: noon.
• Bruni Middle School & High School: 12:30 p.m.

There will be no classes on Tuesday, January 21, or Wednesday, January 22. All after-school activities, sports events, and credit recovery courses are canceled. Regular schedules will resume on Thursday, January 23. Officials will monitor the weather closely and provide updates if needed.

United ISD will have normal hours on Monday, January 20, but all after-school activities are canceled. The district will close on Tuesday and reopen on Wednesday with a two-hour delayed start.

Laredo ISD will follow a similar plan. Monday will be a regular school day, but classes are canceled Tuesday, which is now a “Bad Weather Day.” LISD will reopen Wednesday with delayed start times:

• Elementary: 9:30 a.m.
• Middle Schools: 10:00 a.m.
• High Schools: 10:30 a.m.

Zapata County ISD will have regular classes on Monday, January 20, but will cancel classes on Tuesday, January 21. On Wednesday all classes will resume with a delayed start. ZCISD indicates all staff has a 2-hour delay as well. Bus pickup starts at 8:30 a.m. for all schools. Delayed start times are as follows:

• Elementary: 9:40 a.m.
• Middle Schools: 9:45 a.m.
• High Schools: 10:00 a.m.

Harmony Public Schools will be closed Monday for MLK Day and Tuesday due to icy conditions.

Catholic Schools such as Mary Help, St. Augustine, and Blessed Sacrament will close on Monday for MLK Day. Tuesday will be a virtual learning day, and Wednesday will start two hours late.

United Day School will have regular classes on Monday. The school will be closed on Tuesday, and the missed day will be made up later. Classes will resume as usual on Wednesday at 7:55 a.m.

Colleges

Laredo College will operate as usual on Monday, January 20. Both campuses will close on Tuesday, January 21, canceling all activities, classes, and services. Classes will resume Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

TAMIU will close on Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted subfreezing temperatures. Offices are already closed on Monday for MLK Day. Normal operations and classes will resume Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

City Services

City of Laredo offices will close Monday for MLK Day and Tuesday for bad weather. Garbage collection will continue as planned. On Tuesday, El Metro buses will run on a shorter schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Normal hours will return on Wednesday.

Residents are urged to stay updated through official websites and social media as more information becomes available.

Additional Closures

On Monday, January 20, two different entities reached out to KGNS with information regarding closures and delayed starts.It is recommended to check with them on social media to see any further updates regarding hours of operation. The schedules are listed below:

• All IBC Laredo branches will be open at noon on Tuesday, January 21.
• The South Texas Food Bank will be open at noon on Tuesday, January 21.

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