Lake Jackson issues disaster declaration after brain-eating amoeba found in local water supply

This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story. LAKE JACKSON, Texas — A disaster declaration was issued Saturday, Sept. 26, in the city of Lake Jackson after a brain-eating amoeba was found in various water supplies across the area, according to officials. Mayor Bob Sipple signed the declaration at 7 a.m. It will allow the city to get outside assistance and activates the local Emergency Operations Center. Earlier this month, a 6-year-old boy was…