Many Central Texans awoke Sunday morning, January 25, to a coating of sleet and slick icy roads, with local and state officials warning residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. In the wake of Texas’ wintry conditions, several businesses and facilities in and around Austin have temporarily closed or reduced service hours on Sunday. Here’s a look at some of those temporary closures and disruptions.
BookPeople
Texas’ largest independent bookstore, BookPeople, confirmed its location in downtown Austin would be closed on Sunday due to the storm, encouraging customers and staff to stay off the roads and to “cozy up with a book” at home.
“Dear beautiful customers, we will be CLOSED tomorrow 1/25 so as to ensure that our staff (and you!) stay safe off those icy roads,” the post read in part. “Cozy up with a book y’all and keep reading.”
Cedar Park Public Library, Rec Center
Just northwest of Austin in Cedar Park, city officials confirmed both the Cedar Park Public Library and the Cedar Park Rec Center would remain closed through Sunday, alongside city-run pools. Any information related to operations on Monday, January 26, would be shared at a later time once officials have those details.
First Light Books
Fellow Austin indie bookseller First Light announced it would be operating under reduced hours on Sunday, with an early evening closure planned. While the business is typically open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays, it would instead close at 5 p.m.
“Come by if you can do so safely, and take care of your neighbors,” owners shared.
Kerbey Lane
Beloved Austin-founded cafe Kerbey Lane announced all of its locations would have a delayed opening on Sunday, now opening at 10:30 a.m.
la Barbecue
Michelin Star-winning barbecue joint la Barbecue confirmed its restaurant would be closed on Sunday due to unsafe road conditions.
“The roads are too icy for us to get to and from work today,” the business wrote. “So for safety reasons we are all staying home.”
Randalls
Grocery chain Randalls confirmed it had reduced operating hours this weekend in light of the wintry weather, with the following Austin-area locations open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. instead:
2301 Ranch Road 620, Lakeway, TXÂ 78734
9911Â Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78745
1400 Cypress Creek Road., Cedar Park, TX 78613
2725 Exposition Blvd., Austin, TX 78703
5311Â Balcones Drive, Austin, TX 78731
3300 Bee Caves Road, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
8040 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78731
5721 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TXÂ 78633
2025 West Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
2051Â Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TXÂ 78664
5154 North FM 620, Austin, TX 78732
3441Â N. Lakeline Blvd., Leander, TXÂ 78641
Schulze’s Pit Room
Seguin’s Schulze’s Pit Room announced it was closing early on Saturday, January 24, and would remain closed until Tuesday, January 27 due to the inclement weather.
“Your safety – and our crew’s – always comes first,” the business wrote. “Please take care, stay safe, and look out for one another.”
Sonic Drive-In locations in Georgetown
Both Sonic locations in Georgetown are closed on Sunday to help keep customers and crew members safe, the business wrote, adding: “Stay warm!!!”
Surfing Crab
Surfing Crab in San Marcos shared it would be closed on Sunday to “ensure the safety of our employees and guests,” with plans to reopen on Monday.
Texas State University facilities
Several facilities on Texas State University’s San Marcos campus would be closed or reducing hours on Sunday due to the winter storm. Jones Dining Hall would be closed on Sunday, alongside the LBJ Student Center, the Campus Recreation Center and the Alkek Library.
“Texas State will continue to monitor conditions,” officials added. “A decision regarding campus operations for Monday, Jan. 26 will be announced by 6Â p.m. Sunday.”
Round Rock Donuts is closed due to extreme weather in Texas on Sunday, January 25. (Courtesy of the City of Round Rock)
Round Rock Donuts
The 100-year-old doughnut shop, famed for its Texas-sized doughnut, announced its stores in Round Rock and Cedar Park are closed on Sunday and will reopen Monday for regular business hours.
This article originally published at Austin-area businesses temporarily shutter as slick roads, sleet coat Texas.