Schools weather the storm

Bastrop County school district officials said they were prepared to weather the storm after facing the cold snap that brough ice and sleet to the area last week.

Elgin, Bastrop, McDade and Smithville independent school districts all canceled classes for at least one day due to hazardous conditions brought on by Winter Storm Fern. Elgin remained closed Tuesday, while McDade and Smithville joined Bastrop in opening, though with a two-hour delay.

“Districtwide communication was sent out, walkways were treated and essential personnel monitored conditions,” said Al Rodriguez, Elgin ISD director of communication.