Schools
Llano ISD Delays Start Of Classes As Region Deals With Flooding
Classes put off by 2 hours in an area ravaged by floods after recent heavy rains as nearby Marble Falls ISD returns to normal schedule.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Llano ISD officials on Wednesday said the start of school would be delayed by two hours on Thursday, Oct. 18, as the region continues to deal with the aftermath of recent flooding.
"Buses will also run 2 hours later and no breakfast will be served," district officials wrote on Facebook. "We will inform you asap if additional changes are needed. Thank you for your patience."
For those on the other side of 2900 bridge, there will be a bus available to transport students to Packsaddle Elementary School, district officials added. "The plan is for the students affected to be transported by bus through Marble Falls and into Kingsland by way of 1431," officials explained.
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The planned delay for Llano ISD schools comes on the heels of a schools closure on Wednesday in a region where nearby Marble Falls ISD also closed. That same day after the previous night's rains, Burnet CISD, Harper ISD and Manor ISD delayed the start of classes by two hours to allow parents ample time to negotiate through rain-soaked roadways and other storm-induced obstacles.
Due to the predictions that flooding may worsen overnight, MFISD is canceling all classes and activities for tomorrow Oct 17 2018 If you are not affected by the floods consider helping someone who is. Please continue to monitor District Communications for any further information
— Marble Falls ISD (@MarbleFallsISD) October 16, 2018
Marble Falls ISD officials on Wednesday said the district would return to its normal routine on Thursday: "Marble Falls ISD will operate with regular school start times and bus route schedules tomorrow, Oct.18th," district officials wrote on Twitter. "Please stay vigilant to monitor District communications as school officials will be monitoring the weather overnight and will provide school start-time updates if necessary."
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Marble Falls ISD will operate with regular school start times and bus route schedules tomorrow, Oct.18th Please stay vigilant to monitor District communications as school officials will be monitoring the weather overnight and will provide school start-time updates if necessary
— Marble Falls ISD (@MarbleFallsISD) October 17, 2018
Of the wide swath of Central Texas landscape ravaged by heavy rain on Tuesday, Llano was arguably the hardest hit. Just over one week ago, four people were swept away by fast-moving flood waters. A second round of strong storms swept through the area this week, with the heaviest rain occurring on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, officials said a woman's body was found in the rain-swollen Lake LBJ, located where the Llano River flows into the Colorado River. The deceased has yet to be identified after being found in an area where numerous lakefront and river-lined homes have been flooded.
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