Officials in both Hays County and San Antonio are reporting a potential spread of measles.
A Gaines County resident visited a San Marcos university and restaurant earlier this month and then learned of their positive status prompting the public notice in Hays County.
“The Hays County Health Department was notified about the potential for exposure of residents to a person who tested positive for measles by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m.”
“Individuals who were at Texas State University (See attached maps for specific locations and pathways provided by Texas State University) from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure to this individual.“
“In collaboration with DSHS, individuals who may have been exposed will be notified by their respective local health authority. HCHD, DSHS and other local health agencies are working closely together to investigate the potential contacts.” — Hays County Health Department
Students at Texas State react to the possible spread. (CBSAustin)
Gaines County in West Texas has been the epicenter of the recent measles outbreak with around 100 cases having been confirmed.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. Measles can have serious complications, especially for babies and young children, such as hospitalization, pneumonia, and even death.
News of this possible exposure comes just days after a dead wild bird in Hays County tested positive for bird flu.
Amid increasing legislative scrutiny, Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith has resigned, according to a commission spokesperson.
Members of the Texas PTA are expected to rally in Austin today in opposition of school vouchers.
One person was injured after a shooting took place in the area of Berkman Dr. and Greenbrook Parkway. Sunday evening. (CBSAustin)
Two people suffered injuries in a fire at an abandoned structure in Southeast Austin on Sunday.
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a vehicle rescue Sunday.
Three federally funded projects in Austin are proceeding as planned despite uncertainty amid President Trump’s slashing of grant money, a move that is still being debated in the courts.
City staffers are reportedly being told to “continue proceeding as they did before” on all federal grant projects “unless someone calls you or you get a notice that says ‘stop order.’”
They include the $105 million grant for the planned Interstate 35 cap-and-stitch project, a $32 million grant for a new bridge on Barton Springs Road and a $10 million grant for the city’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. (Austin Monitor)
Austin residents can have a say in how the city’s tax dollars are spent in a town hall forum today.
WEATHER
After last week’s record cold and cloudy, wet conditions, the payoff arrives this week with sunshine and springlike temperatures.
National Weather Service / Austin – San Antonio via X
5-DAY FORECAST / AUSTIN, TEXAS
The region’s current fire danger:
With Elon Musk assuming Congress’ spending authority, Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) says a constitutional crisis has already begun.
But what can a Democratic lawmaker from Central Texas do? (Austin Chronicle)
From Texas to Oregon, fired National Parks employees are fearing for the future of public lands. (Lonestar Live)
The Office of the Attorney General enforces child support in Texas. As of the end of December, the amount of child support owed statewide has topped $21 billion. (KXAN-TV)
New legislation aiming to block foreign entities identified as potential national security threats from purchasing land in Texas has been filed in the Senate.
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) introduced the measure, Senate Bill 17, on Thursday. (Texas Scorecard)
PODCAST: The latest episode of Texas Minute.
A prison inmate is missing from the La Tuna facility in Anthony, Texas.
Texas’ own Amanda Zurawski was named one of Time’s 2025 Women of the Year for her work as an abortion rights advocate.
Elon Musk’s Starbase facility is getting bigger with a planned shopping and dining venue that will be situated near the astronautics company’s launch site, located at Boca Chica, near Brownsville at the southern tip of Texas. The project’s cost is estimated to exceed $15.2 million, operating under the project title Rio West. (MySanAntonio)
For his participation in a scheme that defrauded elderly Texans of cash and gold by impersonating government officials, 34-year-old Indian national Moinuddin Mohammed was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for money laundering in Austin. (My Texas Daily)
Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leader and has reportedly narrowed its search to five candidates. (Texas Tribune)
Two small planes crash landed at an airport in Arlington Saturday.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASEBALL: The 16th-ranked University of Texas baseball team (5-1) completed the weekend sweep of Dartmouth (0-3) with a 4-1 win Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. (Texas Longhorns)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Freshman guard Tre Johnson registered a game-high 29 points, but Texas (16-11, 5-9 SEC) dropped an 84-69 decision at South Carolina (11-16, 1-13 SEC) on Saturday night in Colonial Life Arena. This marked just the third all-time meeting between the two schools and first since the 1981-82 season.
A big intrastate match within the top ten tonight…
The women of Texas, ranked second in the nation, head to Athens tonight to face Georgia. (Texas Longhorns)
NBA: Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set. (Yahoo! Sports)
The teams will meet again in New Orleans on Tuesday night.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Spurs, Mavericks and Houston Rockets are idle today.
NHL: Jason Robertson’s third career hat trick lifted the Dallas Stars past the New York Islanders 4-3 on Sunday night for their third straight victory. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Stars have tonight off.
MLB: Spring training league games have begun for the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
Meanwhile, the Astros have reportedly rekindled talks with the St. Louis Cardinals over a possible Nolan Arenado trade. (Houston Chronicle)
In the latest episode of PBS’ Texas Parks & Wildlife:
Spend a weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park and explore why camping families, biking clubs, horse riders, dog walkers and anglers choose to spend their leisure time at this multi-faceted park north of Denton.
