Gordon ISD closed this week due to storm damage
GORDON, Texas - Gordon ISD schools will be closed this week due to damage from severe storms that moved through the area on Sunday night.
Gordon ISD schools closed
North Texas storm damage from SKY 4
See the damage left behind in Palo Pinto County after tornado-warned storms moved through on Sunday night.
What we know:
On Sunday night, Gordon ISD announced they would not be having school on Monday due to "substantial" damage.
The district says there is a lot of storm damage in Gordon, which is more than 60 miles west of Fort Worth.
After the sun came up on Monday, the district announced its decision to cancel school for the rest of the week.
School facilities were badly damaged in the storm, including the football and baseball fields.
A tornado warning was issued for Palo Pinto County at 7:21 on Sunday night.
The district says that no life-threatening injuries occurred.
Gordon ISD asked for everyone, including staff, to stay off campus as they work with insurance adjusters to follow correct cleanup procedures.
What we don't know:
It is not clear when the school will reopen.
What they're saying:
"While we are devastated, we are Gordon strong. We will get through this. Sending our prayers and love to each and everyone in our community!" wrote the district on Facebook.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Gordon ISD and the National Weather Service.