Here's a list of businesses and services that will be open or closed in North Texas during MLK Day as the region experiences freezing temperatures and the potential for flurries or light snow. All schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are closed.

The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of January and celebrates the work of Martin Luther King Jr. and his work during the Civil Rights Movement.

Communities across North Texas will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. leading up to MLK Day on Jan. 20, 2025.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 20 and people all across East Texas are getting together to celebrate the holiday. Events being held in honor of the great American civil rights leader will start on Friday and are being held throughout this weekend heading into Monday.

Here is what to know about what businesses and services that will remain open and which ones will take the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

Community members filled the streets of downtown Tyler celebrating his vision of equality and unity. TYLER, Texas — Hundreds gathered in Tyler to celebrate the federal holiday that honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights activist who fought for equality for all.

Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized as a federal holiday and on Monday folks gathered at Austin College's 21st Annual Community

In an emotional forum on Sunday afternoon, hosted by the Community Cultural Center, a group of about 20 honored their family heritage along with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther

ODESSA, Texas — On Monday, the Black Cultural Council of Odessa honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. They kicked off the day with their "King Breakfast" with Alpha Phi Alpha, the fraternity Dr. King was involved with. The community gathered to celebrate the life of the man who fought for justice.

The Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, El Paso, Gadsden, Fabens, Ysleta and Socorro independent school districts will be closed for the holiday, as well as Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and the University of Texas at El Paso.

Cen. Texas (KWTX) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy. The 25th annual MLK Jr. Peace March took place in downtown Waco.