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Get Ready — Forecasters Predict a Brutal Winter Ahead

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:30:22 +0000

This summer has been unusually hot, with record-breaking temperatures all over the country. But in a few months, we may be wishing for a little of that heat — forecasters are warning we should brace for a particularly harsh winter.

Drought Conditions Wreaking Havoc on 48 States — Which Ones Are Okay?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:23:04 +0000

We already know this past winter was a warm one for much of the US, but now we’re learning much of the country is also abnormally parched. According to the US Drought Monitor, a weekly federal tracking of drought, the mild, dry winter has put nearly 61 percent of the lower 48 states in “abnormally [...]

Top 7 Weather-Proof Hiking Boots for the Winter Adventurer

Carl Pettit — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:03:38 +0000

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Hiking boots are making a comeback, but still too many people wear the wrong foot attire for the winter (Hint: UGG boots aren't proper snow shoes, ladies). If you're the kind of person who enjoys excursions out into the cold outdoors, you should know that nothing ruins a hike like numb toes and soggy socks. Here are

Track Hurricane Irene

Amory Gritta — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:35:46 +0000

For those of you with friends or family on the east coast, we've put up this animated map to help you track the progress of Hurricane Irene.

For a more detailed, and up to date doppler image, you can click here for more

News, Information, and Updates on Tropical Storm Don

Amory Gritta — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:22:57 +0000

With landfall of Tropical Storm Don expected to be Friday night, we will be using this post to keep you abreast of all the latest developments, warnings, and conditions in regards to this storm. As information becomes available, this post will be updated. The map above updates at five minute intervals. You can get the [...]

VISD Announces School Closures for Thursday And Friday

Amory Gritta — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:15:27 +0000

Due to expected weather conditions and hazardous driving conditions, the VISD classes will dismiss early on Thursday and be closed on Friday.

The following schedule applies for Thursday:
Schools that normally release at 2:50 will release at 12:00
Schools that normally release at 3:10 will release at 12:10
Schools that normally release at 3:30 will release at 12:30
Schools that normally release at 4:00 will release at 1 p.m.

Sporting and extracurricular events for Thursday evening have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Supervisors will alert employees to their release time from work on Thursday. All employees should report to work on their usual starting time on Thursday.

For Friday, all offices and schools in VISD will be closed for the day. Limited personnel will be asked to report to work on Friday. Those essential position personnel will be notified by their supervisor.

School related events that were scheduled for Friday will be rescheduled.

The Grand Opening Celebration for the Victoria Fine Arts Center will be scheduled for another date. All previously purchased tickets will be honored.

Check for more information and other closures using the "Read More" link below.