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ETAMU to be open with modified operations during winter storm

Public facilities including the Waters Library, the Rayburn Student Center, and the Morris Recreation Center will remain open, with limited operations.

Early Thursday morning, the university announced plans to remain open, but with modified on-campus operations, for the duration of this week’s winter storm.

Public facilities including the Waters Library, the Rayburn Student Center, and the Morris Recreation Center will remain open, with “limited operations,” the university said.

Some essential staff will work on campus today, some will work remotely, and some will be granted emergency leave, the statement said. Residence halls and dining services remain open. This morning’s Spring Assembly will be held in Ferguson Hall at 9:30 as scheduled, and can be joined remotely.

Mark Haslett served as KETR's News Director from February 2013 to June 2025. During his tenure the station's news operation enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards and a National Edward R. Murrow award.