The number of measles cases is rising in Texas, with 124 cases reported since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Although San Antonio and Bexar County have not confirmed any cases,

Northside Independent School District has issued a warning to parents and guardians following a possible measles exposure in San Antonio on February 15.

San Antonio officials warn of measles exposure at UTSA and other locations after a visitor tested positive for the virus.

Dr. Jason Bowling, a professor and infectious disease expert from UT Health San Antonio, appeared on the 6 O’Clock News to discuss the measles outbreak after a potential exposure was reported in San Antonio.

While a measles case has yet to be confirmed in San Antonio and Bexar County, hundreds of thousands of residents may have been exposed to the virus spreading rapidly throughout the state.

SAN ANTONIO - Medical professionals are answering the rising questions surrounding the measles disease. And local doctors say your best chance against it is vaccination. "We were not prepared probably so early in what we're seeing to already have a death that's attributed to this," said Covenant Health CEO, Amy Thompson.

A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.

Texas faces its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years, with the first US measles death since 2015, prompting calls for action from Democratic leaders.

A measles outbreak in Texas has reached San Antonio, with 90 cases reported, mostly in children. Vaccination remains crucial to control the spread.

Officials say an individual who tested positive for the virus in West Texas traveled to two major universities and one of the nation's busiest tourist attractions — the San Antonio River Walk.

After a person visiting San Antonio from West Texas tested positive for measles the spread of the virus is a growing concern.The possible exposure has some pare