What’s open Thursday in North Texas during the winter storm? (2023)

Update: This is a developing story.

North Texans can finally expect temperatures above freezing Thursday as the ice and snow that blanketed the region a few days ago begins to melt.

The conditions have made travel difficult, cancelled flights, and caused school districts, businesses and government buildings to close. Authorities are still urging residents to avoid all non-essential travel travel, as the slushy, wet surfaces of roads could refreeze.

Several institutions that have closed or operated under modified hours reopened for business as usual. Here’s what is open and operating Thursday if you can get there safely:

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Restaurants and coffee

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Grocery stores

  • Bonton Farms Farmer’s Market and Coffeehouse are open Thursday, but the restaurant remains closed. A spokesperson said the group is following the DISD schedule.
  • HEB stores in North Texas are back to regular hours after closing early Tuesday and Wednesday, a spokesperson confirmed. The stores will close at 11 p.m.
  • All Kroger locations are open for regular business hours Thursday, a company spokesperson confirmed. However, delivery will be limited through Thursday due to the weather. “We appreciate your patience as we work to fulfill orders and keep our employees safe,” the chain wrote on its website.
  • Central Market locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Southlake are back to regular store hours after closing early Tuesday and Wednesday, a spokesperson confirmed. The stores will close at 10 p.m.

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Libraries and government entities

  • Dallas public libraries continue to be closed Thursday. The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas will serve as a temporary warming center for unhoused residents.
  • All Dallas recreation centers are also closed. Inclement weather shelters are activated in the city, and the Reverchon Recreation Center is the only shelter with capacity as of Thursday morning.
  • Fort Worth public library locations remain closed Thursday.
  • DART continues to operate Thursday, but is experiencing significant delays. The agency recommended travelers planning to use the rail services find alternate transportation.
  • Irving libraries, recreation and aquatic centers will reopen at noon.
  • All Keller city facilities are open as of 11 a.m.

Photos: Freezing, icy weather continues in North Texas

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[30/30] A Dallas Area Rapid Transit train crosses over Northwest Highway toward the Park Lane Station in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Due to extreme winter weather across North Texas, DART’s light rail Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines experienced “significant delays,” the day before.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[1/30] Kelsey Vining gets a push from Court Vining as she sleds down an icy sidewalk with dogs Mr Riggins (left) and Gertie on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richardson. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[2/30] A woman carries bags of groceries while walking along Custer Parkway near Renner Road on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richardson. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[3/30] Crews clear ice from the Bush Turnpike near Preston Road on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Plano. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[4/30] Icicles hang from a mail box on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richardson. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[5/30] Astrid Pham, 3, of Grand Prairie, gets a ride from her grandmother Thu Pham as they head for a security checkpoint at Terminal C on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at DFW Airport. Three-fourths of Wednesday’s scheduled flights from DFW International Airport were canceled as disruptions from the third day of a winter storm continued. The Pham family’s flight to San Jose was still on schedule.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[6/30] Kelsey Vining sleds down an icy sidewalk while getting a pull from family dog Mr Riggins on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richardson. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[7/30] Icicles hang from a car in the parking lot of Terminal C at DFW Airport on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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[8/30] Sleet at White Rock Lake trail in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[9/30] Birds rest over icy water at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[10/30] Laura Baker walks at the Santa Fe Trail at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Baker decided to walk from her home instead of driving to go to the nearest Tom Thumb located at the Arboretum Village in Lakewood for grocery. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[11/30] Frozen flowers were seen outside at NorthPark Center, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Dallas. An ice storm warning remains in effect across the DFW area.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)

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[12/30] A person drives a Can-Am ATV with other motorist through downtown, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Dallas. Freezing rain was experienced across the DFW area.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)

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[13/30] A view of Dallas from Lucas Dr., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Dallas. Freezing rain was experienced across the DFW area.(Rebecca Slezak / Staff Photographer)

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[14/30] From left, Brandon and Emily Hopkins with Gwenny Bwden and Brandon Hopkins walk together at the Santa Fe Trail at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[15/30] Birds rest over icy water at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[16/30] Birds rest over icy water at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[17/30] Motorists drive on Garland Rd near White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[18/30] Teagan McDowell, 16, and Rebekkah Andrews, 8, play together as they walk after getting some snacks from a grocery store at the Arboretum Village in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[19/30] A frozen public drinking fountain at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[20/30] Birds rest over icy water at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[21/30] Laura Baker walks at the Santa Fe Trail at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Baker decided to walk from her home instead of driving to go to the nearest Tom Thumb located at the Arboretum Village in Lakewood for grocery. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[22/30] DART Bus stop at Garland Rd near White Rock Lake in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Dallas metroplex woke up this morning with more sleet and freezing rain creating very dangerous conditions for motorists on the roads. The Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM CST Thursday.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)

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[23/30] Small icicles melt off the front of a car in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A half inch of additional ice accumulation is expected Wednesday afternoon through the next morning.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[24/30] An SUV sits stuck on an exit ramp of U.S. 75 in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A half inch of additional ice accumulation is expected Wednesday afternoon through the next morning.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[25/30] A car takes a ramp onto U.S. 75 in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A half inch of additional ice accumulation is expected Wednesday afternoon through the next morning.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[26/30] Cars drive across an icy bridge over Northwest Highway on Skillman Street in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A half inch of additional ice accumulation is expected Wednesday afternoon through the next morning.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[27/30] Chunks of ice and car debris sit on an icy bridge over Northwest Highway on Skillman Street in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A half inch of additional ice accumulation is expected Wednesday afternoon through the next morning.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[28/30] A Dallas Fire-Rescue vehicle drives over U.S. 75 via Northwest Highway in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Power outages and tree damage are likely to happen in parts of North Texas, including Dallas, Wednesday night and Thursday morning, according to a new advisory from the National Weather Service.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[29/30] A Dallas police vehicle drives along an access road of U.S. 75 in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Power outages and tree damage are likely to happen in parts of North Texas, including Dallas, Wednesday night and Thursday morning, according to a new advisory from the National Weather Service.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[30/30] A Dallas Area Rapid Transit train crosses over Northwest Highway toward the Park Lane Station in Dallas on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Due to extreme winter weather across North Texas, DART’s light rail Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines experienced “significant delays,” the day before.(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)

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[1/30] Kelsey Vining gets a push from Court Vining as she sleds down an icy sidewalk with dogs Mr Riggins (left) and Gertie on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Richardson. Dallas and other parts of North Texas are under a winter storm warning through Thursday.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

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