A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.

The Hays County Health Department has issued an alert of a potential measles exposure in San Marcos. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has issued an alert of a potential measles exposure there.

University of Texas at San Antonio Main Campus from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not and Ripley's Illusion Lab along the River Walk from 2:30-5:30 p.m.