Houston-area school closures, delays Thursday due to Tropical Depression Edouard

Two school districts in Southeast Texas announced a change of plans for Thursday's classes as Tropical Depression Edouard continued through the area.

Houston-area district closures, delays for Sept. 3rd

Goodrich ISD (delayed)

Goodrich ISD will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Please allow extra travel time and stay safe. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed. 

Livingston ISD (closed)

Due to continued power outages and flooding, Livingston ISD will remain closed on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Some extracurricular activities will continue on Thursday, weather permitting.
Students: Watch for instructions from your coach or advisor.

Onalaska ISD (delayed)

Onalaska ISD will open schools on a 2-hour delay.

Due to road conditions caused by Tropical Storm Edouard, a few bus routes will have alternate pick-up and drop-off locations. The updated locations are below.

  • Rocky Creek - Pick-up/Drop-off location: Triple Creek Loop (8:30)
  • Wells Landing - Pick-up/Drop-off location: Entrance of Wells at FM 3459 (8:20-8:30)

Please note that buses may be running a little behind schedule.

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. If you live down one of the impacted roads, please use your best judgement as to whether or not you can safely get your student to the bus and school. If your student is not able to attend school because of the impacts of the storm, please reach out to your students' campus to notify them. After confirming, the absences will be excused.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Source: Press releases from school districts.

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