RESOLVED: 3:20 p.m. on 01/28/2026
Normal business operations will resume Thursday, Jan. 29, at all Tarleton State University campuses.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use good judgment about driving and exercise caution while traveling to and from campus locations, as adverse road conditions may still exist.
UPDATED: 3:55 p.m. on 01/27/2026
The Barry B. Thompson Student Center will remain open until further notice and will serve as a resource for students on campus. Additional resources available on the Stephenville campus include:
Dick Smith Library: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Climbing Walls: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Campus Recreation: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Aquatics Center: 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Dining Hall: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Chick-fil-A: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Oscar P General Store: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
UPDATED: 3:05 p.m. on 01/27/2026
While conditions continue to improve, there are areas of our campuses that are still experiencing the effects of the winter storm. Due to these conditions and for the safety for our students, faculty and staff, all Tarleton State campuses will remain closed with alternate work locations and virtual learning Wednesday, Jan. 28.
The Barry B. Thompson Student Center will remain open until further notice and will serve as a resource for students on campus.
In case of an emergency on campus, contact the University Police Department at 254-968-9001, or dial 911.
UPDATED: 10:10 a.m. on 01/27/2026
The university is monitoring conditions into the afternoon. Please continue to check the Texan Alert website for the latest updates.
UPDATED: 3:20 p.m. on 01/26/2026
In the event of intermittent power disruptions during winter conditions, the Thompson Student Center will remain open until further notice and will serve as a resource for students on campus. Additional resources available on the Stephenville campus include:
Campus Recreation: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dining Hall: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dick Smith Library: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
UPDATED: 12:12 p.m. on 01/26/2026
Due to sustained inclement winter weather conditions, all Tarleton State University campuses will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Nonessential employees are not expected to travel to campus and should make plans to work remotely during their scheduled work hours, if possible. Essential staff will be notified by their supervisor of on-campus work expectations. Employees unable to conduct their regular work duties remotely should notify their supervisor for guidance. Classes will move to virtual learning. For up-to-date student services available on campus, follow @tarletonstudent on Facebook and Instagram.
In case of an emergency on campus, contact the University Police Department at 254-968-9001 or dial 911.
UPDATED: 10:19 a.m. on 01/24/2026
Due to inclement winter weather conditions, all Tarleton State University campuses will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Nonessential employees are not expected to travel to campus and should make plans to work remotely during their scheduled work hours, if possible. Essential staff will be notified by their supervisor of on-campus work expectations. Employees unable to conduct their regular work duties remotely should notify their supervisor for guidance. Classes will move to virtual learning.
In case of an emergency on campus, contact the University Police Department at 254-968-9001 or dial 911.
POSTED: 4:00 p.m. on 01/23/2026
As we prepare for upcoming winter weather, Tarleton State University is closely monitoring the potential for inclement weather and its impact on the region.
The following on-campus services will be available throughout the weekend:
- Dining Hall
- Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
- Campus Recreation
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Library
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Residential Halls
- Front Desks: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to midnight
- On‑call support: Students may contact the on-call phone, located on the back of their door and in the lobby of their respective residence hall, for immediate or emergency needs
Additional communication will be shared throughout the weekend. Stay up to date by visiting https://www.tarleton.edu/texanalert/. To receive real-time safety updates and push notifications, we encourage you to download the SafeZone mobile app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Once installed, log in using your Tarleton State email and password through Single Sign On, then follow the additional prompts to complete setup.
For emergency and safety support, please contact the University Police Department (UPD) at 254-968-9001.
If you do need to travel during this winter weather event, please exercise caution and stay safe. For current highway conditions, visit https://drivetexas.org/.