Power Disruption Forces Early Dismissal at Copperas Cove Elementary Schools

Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 13, 2026 — Students at Clements/Parsons Elementary School in Copperas Cove experienced an early dismissal Tuesday morning due to a power supply issue. The disruption was attributed to a blown transformer, which affected the schools’ ability to maintain operations.

The early closure affected students at Clements/Parsons Elementary School. While the exact time of dismissal was not provided, the decision was made Tuesday morning after the power supply disruption became apparent. The cause identified for the outage was a blown transformer.

A blown transformer can lead to a loss of electrical power, impacting lighting, heating, cooling, and essential school functions. The immediate effect for students and staff was the need to cease regular educational activities and send students home.

The contractor responsible for the transformer repair or replacement was not specified. Information regarding the timeline for restoring full power to the schools was also not immediately available. The extent of the damage to the transformer and the process for its repair or replacement remain details that were not provided in the initial report.

Further details on the impact of the power disruption, including whether other facilities in the area were affected, were not immediately disclosed. School officials are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available regarding power restoration and the resumption of normal school operations.

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