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Texas Schools Cancel Sports as Flu Spreads

Some schools shut entirely

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Apr 29, 2009 2:21 PM CDT

(Newser) – All Texas high schools are canceling sports and academic competitions until May 11 to prevent swine flu from spreading, and five school districts have canceled classes altogether, the Houston Chronicle reports. "Altering the schedule of our events is a way to keep our participants...   Read full story »

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