The Houston Health Department confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated traveler at Hobby Airport on March 30; exposure risk was stated, and vaccination status checks were urged.

Harris County Public Health is investigating a measles case in a child without travel history, the first in 2025 for the county. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, while the local high immunization rate keeps concerns in check.

Recent soil tests near a former industrial site in Houston's Fifth Ward show no immediate health risks, with most samples below EPA benchmarks. Union Pacific is committed to remediation and will offer a health risk assessment this summer.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $6.25 million initiative to support rural hospitals in the state, aimed at improving their financial stability and healthcare services.

Health officials in Fort Bend County confirm first measles case of the year in a woman with recent international travel; public urged to vaccinate and monitor for symptoms.

Texas faces public health concerns as the state's health department stops spending due to the cancellation of $877 million in federal COVID-19 grants amid a measles outbreak.

The Texas Senate has advanced a bill to ban THC-containing consumable hemp products, with potential impacts on businesses and concerns about black market expansion.

Rising measles cases in Texas prompt officials to urge vaccinations, noting children are most affected and risks include SSPE and immune amnesia. Two deaths linked to the outbreak highlight the urgency.

Houston confirms third measles case in an unvaccinated infant post international travel; not linked to other local cases or West Texas outbreak. HHD urges MMR vaccination.

Houston's Fifth Ward launches free cancer screenings while environmental testing for toxic chemicals continues, with aims to expand and improve early detection and healthcare access.

Harris County offers free measles vaccines due to an outbreak, with health organizations collaborating to increase community immunity, especially targeting unvaccinated individuals and children.

San Antonio-based clinic Pozitivf opens in Houston, offering affordable IVF treatments at roughly $8,400, aiming to make them accessible to more families.

Houston and Harris County officials are staying vigilant with no active measles cases, emphasizing vaccination amid a West Texas outbreak, with free vaccine events and measles tracking in place.