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Measles Alert: North Texas Resident Exposed Others
27 Aug
Summary
- A Dallas County resident with measles visited multiple North Texas locations.
- Potential exposure occurred on August 14 and 15, 2026, at specific venues.
- Individuals are advised to monitor for symptoms for 21 days post-exposure.
Dallas County health officials have confirmed a measles case within the county. The infected individual visited several public locations across North Texas while they were infectious, raising concerns about potential community exposure.
The confirmed exposure sites include Turrentine Jackson Morrow Chapel in Allen on August 14, 2026, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Gloria's Restaurant in Fairview was also a potential exposure site on August 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, The Revel Patio Grill in Frisco had a potential exposure window on August 15, 2026, from 7:45 p.m. to midnight.
Health authorities are urging unvaccinated individuals who visited these locations during the identified times to monitor themselves for measles symptoms, which include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a spreading rash. Monitoring should continue for 21 days after exposure. Those experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider immediately but must call ahead to avoid further spread. Infants, pregnant individuals without immunity, and those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications.
