AUSTIN, Texas — Following a similar move by the federal government last week, Austin-area officials on Tuesday declared a local emergency in regard to rising cases of monkeypox. Tuesday was also the first day of school for Del Valle ISD, with many other local districts set to follow suit in the coming days, begging the question: “Is it safe for my kids to go back to school?” In a press conference announcing the local emergency declaration Tuesday, Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Steve Adler were joined by Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr.
