It's a Disaster [Extra Extra]
- Gov. Perry issues disaster declaration for the state as swine flu cases increase in number (to 16).
- State lawmakers were warned 14 months ago that Texas was ill-equipped to deal with a flu outbreak.
- Possible swine flu case leads to closing of AISD's Lucy Read Pre-K (til May 11).
- UIL postponing all competition (athletic and academic) until May 11.
- Drinking communion from the public cup is off (temporarily) at Austin Catholic churches.
- Supreme Court heard arguments today on the Voting Rights Act case with Austin ties.
- Tomorrow, the City Council will vote on whether to form a group to oversee plans for next year's Texas Relays.
- State Rep. Donna Howard is taking the State Board of Education to task with some of her proposed bills.
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