Mayor John Whitmire, Judge Lina Hidalgo urge measles vaccinations amid northwest Texas outbreak
As a measles outbreak sweeps northwest Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens its gates, the area’s top elected and health officials issued a call for residents to take a deep breath and not panic.
West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died
Harris County officials urge people to vaccinate for measles in wake of Texas outbreak
Harris County officials announced a preparedness plan Tuesday as concerns grow over the spread of measles. Judge Lina Hidalgo's office said that includes updates on vaccination locations. It comes after the commissioner for the state's health department,
RFK Jr. suggests parents consider measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak: 'Call to action'
Kennedy wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday on Fox News Digital that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine.
Over a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has increased to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.
Measles outbreak in Texas leaves doctors concerned about federal government’s response
Some doctors are expressing growing concerns about the federal government's response to the Texas measles outbreak.  NBC News’ Erika Edwards details what we know about the latest case and what health officials are doing to try and protect the public.
Houston leaders unveil preparedness plan for Texas measles outbreak
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference to address the ongoing measles ...
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Harris County judge, Houston mayor discuss measles, impact on residents
As the number of measles cases in Texas climbs, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Mayor Whitmire and health officials to discuss the disease’s impact on the Greater Houston area and efforts to ...
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Harris County officials expected to unveil measles preparedness plan in wake of outbreak
It comes as state health officials said the measles case count has increased to at least 158 in the West Texas outbreak. One child died.
Harris County to reimburse Lina Hidalgo, aides $900K for legal fees
Harris County Commissioners Court approved nearly $900,000 to cover the legal fees of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and ...
Commissioners approve $870K for Judge Lina Hidalgo and former aide's Elevate legal fees
Harris County Commissioners signed off on reimbursing more than $870,000 in legal fees to lawyers for County Judge Lina ...
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Eyeing West Texas measles outbreak, Houston, Harris County to give briefing
With one measles death and the number of cases nearing 160, west Texas health officials have their hands full. Houston and Harris County health officials say there are no ...
Harris County scrambles to protect local programs amid Trump's orders
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee told Chron that the office's operations have gone into overdrive under President ...
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This Week in Texas rides with Border Patrol and goes 1-on-1 with Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo
In an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 takes you for a ride along the southern border, and we're there as ...
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Sweeping federal funding freeze could risk $600 million for Harris County, Hidalgo says
A U.S. District Judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction to temporarily block Trump's administration from freezing ...
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Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina Hidalgo
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, a rising star Democrat who is widely seen as a future statewide candidate, is embroiled in an ethics scandal as she campaigns for a second term. Recommended ...
Harris County officials to unveil preparedness plan for Texas measles outbreak
As of Monday, there were 158 cases in West Texas. Houston and Harris County leaders are getting ready in case the outbreak makes it to Southeast Texas.
Harris County is waiting for $600 million in funds that may not arrive
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Thursday that the county could lose $600 million in federal grants, thanks to ...