KHOU 11 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the Houston area, keeping a close eye on school schedules is a priority for parents, particularly during the hurricane and severe storm seasons. KHOU 11 News provides a comprehensive tracking system for school closings and delays across Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and surrounding counties.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check KHOU 11 for Updates

When severe weather strikes—whether it’s localized flooding, extreme heat, or a rare winter freeze—KHOU 11 offers several ways to stay informed:

The KHOU 11 Closing Page: The primary source for a live list of impacted schools is KHOU.com/closings. This page lists everything from K-12 public districts and private schools to local universities and daycare centers.
KHOU 11+ on Streaming: For those who have cut the cord, the KHOU 11+ app on Roku and Fire TV provides a live feed of breaking news and weather alerts, including school status tickers.
Social Media Alerts: KHOU 11’s Twitter and Facebook accounts often post immediate “Breaking News” graphics the moment a major district like HISD or Cy-Fair ISD makes a call.

Important: Permanent HISD Closures (2026-2027)

It is important to distinguish between weather delays and permanent administrative closures. For the 2026-2027 school year, 12 campuses are scheduled to close or merge. Affected families should check their status via the KHOU 11 education portal:

Closing Campus	Receiving Campus / Transition
Alcott ES	Merging into Mading ES
Briscoe ES	Merging into Carrillo ES
Franklin ES	Reassigned to Gallegos ES
Cage ES	Co-locating at Lantrip ES
Gulfton Middle College	Transitioning to Liberty HS

Key Terminology for Houston Families

eLearning / Remote Learning: If physical buildings are unsafe due to flooding but power is stable, some districts may pivot to a remote learning day.
Shelter-in-Place: This typically happens during sudden severe weather or chemical leaks. Students are kept safely inside the building, and no one is allowed to enter or leave until the “all clear” is given.
Early Release: Often used when weather is expected to worsen during the afternoon commute, ensuring buses can get students home before roads become impassable.

KHOU, virtual and VHF digital channel 11, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Houston, Texas, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia