University announces weekend campus closure due to winter storm

Kehinde Hopkins, Josephine Juarez, and Roxanne Dominguez • January 22, 2026

Texas Wesleyan University campus will closed from Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. The closure may be extended depending on future weather conditions and forecasts.

At 4:11 p.m., a campus-wide alert was sent notifying students that Texas Wesleyan will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m.

According to an email sent by Dean of Students Gary Stout, the status of Monday’s classes are under review. A decision will be made by Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. based on relevant forecasts.

According to a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service the storm will occur from Friday, Jan. 23 at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 25 at noon. 2-4 inches of sleet and snowfall are expected in Fort Worth throughout the duration of the storm, per the National Weather Service.

Many students welcome the possibility of Monday class cancellations.

“I hope they do because it does get pretty iffy, in the morning especially for commuter students. Last year I was driving to school in the ice which was kind of freaky a couple of times,” senior English major Keith Hilliard said. “I feel like it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

Senior marketing major Isabel Payan had similar viewpoint.

“It’s too cold, I don’t think it’s worth the risk,” Payan said. “I don’t know how icy it is going to be on the roads. I’m a commuter and I wouldn’t wanna come here.”

Senior psychology major Diego Rodriguez was skeptical about the campus closing on Monday.

“I hope so but I doubt it. Texas is too nuts. It’s probably not going to be closed, but I hope so.”

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About the Contributors

Kehinde Hopkins, Editor-in-Chief

Kehinde Hopkins is a junior English and Mass Communication major at Texas Wesleyan University. Born and raised in Dallas, Kehinde is also a player on the Texas Wesleyan men’s soccer team. Deeply fascinated by the boundless gift that is writing, working for the Rambler has afforded him a platform to exercise such. After graduating, he hopes to become a political or general news journalist to further explore his relationship with writing.

Josephine Juarez, Content Producer

Josephine “Josie” Juarez is a freshman mass communication major and theatre minor. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, she’s glad to stay close to home as she pursues a higher education. In the future, she hopes to become an entertainment journalist and get an opportunity to stay connected to the arts. She is excited for the chance to work with The Rambler and can’t wait to see where it leads her.

Roxanne Dominguez, Social Media Manager

Roxanne Dominguez is a freshman marketing major at Texas Wesleyan University. She wants to use her degree to become either a radio host or a content marketer. Content creation is something she’s always done for fun. Now, she’s excited for the opportunity to gain experience and create content here at The Rambler.

Mica Magday, Managing Editor

Mica Magday is a multimedia journalist from Arlington, Texas, and a senior at Texas Wesleyan University majoring in mass communication with a minor in studio arts. In the summer of 2025, she interned with The Well News, a D.C. based publication, where she worked as a writer and graphic designer. She also has had work published on the Texas Standard, NPR and aired on KERA. A quick way to her heart is through conversations about food, travel, thrifting and fashion. Mica cherishes time with her Filipino family and community and is passionate about uncovering the profound stories of everyday people in her area through journalism.