Multiple School Districts Close in Arkansas, Georgia, Texas After Tornado Damage

Severe storms and tornadoes have caused significant damage across multiple school districts in Arkansas and Texas, leading to widespread school closures. Lincoln Consolidated School District in Arkansas canceled classes due to downed trees, flooding, and damaged power lines impacting bus routes. Fort Gibson Public Schools also closed to allow time for recovery and to ensure safety amidst the storm's aftermath. In Palo Pinto County, Texas, Gordon and Santo Independent School Districts remain closed after tornadoes caused extensive damage to buildings, power outages, and debris, with Gordon ISD emphasizing community support and safety by advising people to stay off school grounds during cleanup. Both Texas districts have not announced reopening dates as they coordinate with insurance adjusters and emergency crews to manage the recovery efforts. The collective response highlights the resilience and unity of affected communities as they navigate storm recovery.