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Houston-area school closings: Districts announce closures, delays due to Tropical Depression 5
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Preparations are underway as the depression heads towards Southeast Texas. Tropical Depression 5 has developed in the Gulf.
Tropical Depression 5 has developed in the Gulf. School districts are announcing closures and delays due to the impending weather. Preparations are underway as the depression heads towards Southeast Texas.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the Texas coast, as well as Louisiana. A flood watch is in effect for Harris County.
Further details on school closures and weather updates are available from various sources, including KHOU and other news outlets. The potential tropical storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the upper Texas coast, with possible landfall on Tuesday.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KHOU Reading time: 1 min
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