Dallas County offers to hold measles vaccination clinics for local schools

There are currently 159 measles cases in nine West Texas counties and local health officials are working to make sure a similar outbreak doesn't happen in North Texas.

Bus transformed for social emotional learning
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Leaders at one North Texas school are using a refurbished bus to give students a new learning experience. The Voyager 1 Mobile Classroom supports students through social emotional learning.

Colon cancer survivor pushing for more awareness
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A North Texas woman who is a Stage 3 colon cancer survivor is featured in a national awareness campaign for Fight Colorectal Cancer. Cindy Wright joined Good Day to share her story.

Texas DSHS: No confirmed case of rubella or measles in Mexia ISD

The Texas Department of State Health Services is trying to set the record straight about Mexia ISD, saying the school district incorrectly reported that it had a measles case and has no confirmed case of rubella.

State trooper still hospitalized after Dallas North Tollway crash in December

The family of a state trooper who was seriously injured in a crash in North Texas is sharing an update on his recovery. Trooper Austin Parrott was working a crash in Far North Dallas in December when another driver slammed into him.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Former Arlington ISD student credits PE teacher for CPR skills that saved dad's life 7 years later

Starla Smith, a former Arlington ISD junior high coach, taught CPR to Stacy Stephens at 12 years old. Little did Stacy know she'd be using it 7 years later to save her dad's life. "I knew what to do."

Measles vaccination rates in Texas: Find your school district

A measles outbreak in West Texas has people across the state curious about the vaccination rates in their communities. You can check the vaccination rates in your district and county here.

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says

The Texas Department of State Health Services says that a reported case of measles in Mexia ISD was a "false alarm." The school later clarified that it's actually a different contagious disease.

SinuCleanse nasal wash system under voluntary recall due to microbial contamination

Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.

Who are the Mennonites? Texas measles outbreak impacts community

The measles outbreak in West Texas is significantly impacting the region's Mennonite community. Here's what we know about them.

What is the childhood vaccine schedule? A look at immunizations by age

The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.

First case of measles reported in North Texas this year
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One North Texan has tested positive for the measles and health officials are now tracing who that person may have come in contact with. The first death in the U.S. in 10 years has been reported in Texas.

Measles case confirmed in Rockwall County
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Health officials revealed an adult living in Rockwall County tested positive for measles this month after traveling out of the country. They say he was not vaccinated.