They’re waiting to see how the Texas Legislature shakes out and whether lawmakers tap into the state’s $24 billion surplus to boost public education funding.

With the arrival of an Arctic blast, the region could see the coldest air of the season Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. It expects wind chills in the area to dip into single digit in the metroplex.

Fort Worth ISD is facing a $17 million budget deficit and is considering closing up to 25 schools to cut costs. Parents and teachers voiced their concerns at a meeting, urging the district to prioritize communities over numbers.