Rising flu cases in North Texas are hitting hospitals, forcing school closures. See influenza symptoms, how to get a test, how long you're contagious.

GODLEY, Texas — Flu cases are on the rise at local schools and hospitals, and the illness is forcing one school district to shut down for the remainder of the week. Godley ISD announced on Tuesday that it will shut down for the rest of the week and reopen on Feb. 3 due to sweeping absences among students and staff.