Since the beginning of the year, Texas has had 227 measles cases, including 29 hospitalizations and the death of one child, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services' latest numbers Tuesday. That is a jump from 202 cases on Friday. Most of the cases, 156, continue to be from Gaines County.
Another cold front is headed for Texas which will bring major temperature drops to several cities. Strong winds could hit already damaged towns as well.
Reduced visibility is expected in the San Antonio metro area as dust arrives between 4 and 5 p.m. Winds will weaken after sunset.
While the cold winter air should depart much of Texas this week, a newer, drier concern could impact heavily populated parts of the state. Forecasters with the National Weather Service across both Austin and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex say low humidity and breezier winds may create the perfect cocktail for wildfires to spark and spread starting early in the week.
Wind speeds have come down and humidity is expected to increase slightly, but Texans should act with caution as fire risks continue.
Snow could reach up to 4 inches in the Panhandle on Saturday, but this weather system will bring a variety of hazards to other parts of Texas.
IKEA is bringing a new, smaller concept to booming Central Texas.The iconic Swedish retailer will soon open a new location off Interstate 35 in San Marcos to serve the community, along with Austin and San Antonio.
Heavy snow is expected in the Panhandle, severe storms in North and East Texas, and high heat is coming to southern part of the state.
The Hearne Eagles and Rapoport Ravens battled for their first boys basketball state championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Thursday.
In a statement, SAISD officials said the cuts will reduce the district’s central office budget by $17 million next year, helping the district with a '$51 million structural deficit.'
A powerful storm is moving across the country and spawning multiple fires and severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force wind gusts and tornadoes that are knocking out power and causing damage Tuesday.
Temperatures have touched the low 80s two days in a row, but a cold front this morning has resulted in much cooler weather Thursday.