Denton County Public Health officials have reported the county’s first case of measles this year amid a growing statewide outbreak, according to a statement.

The infected individual is an adult Denton County resident with an unknown vaccination status, officials said.

The person visited several locations while contagious on April 19, including a Texas Rangers game at Globe Life Field and Texas Live! in Arlington, and three Flower Mound restaurants, officials said.

On April 20, the person attended church at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church and visited a Walmart store in Lewisville, according to the statement.

Measles spreads through the air when a person infected with the virus coughs or sneezes and can stay airborne for up to two hours, officials said. Those most at risk for contracting measles are the unvaccinated and those who are receiving treatment or have conditions that impact the immune system.

Anyone who was at the locations on the dates listed should monitor for symptoms of measles until May 13, officials said. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and flat red spots that begin forming on the face before traveling downward.

The following are the times, dates and locations for the potential exposures:

• Pretty Burrito, 500 Flower Mound Road in Flower Mound, 4/19, 10AM – 12PM
• Donut Plaza, 1900 S. Garden Ridge Blvd. Suite 102 in Flower Mound, 4/19, 10AM – 12PM
• Rangers Republic at Texas Live! (restaurant), 1605 E. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, 4/19, 2PM – 5PM
• Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive in Arlington, 4/19, 3PM – 8PM
• Guitars and Growlers (restaurant), 400 Flower Mound Road in Flower Mound, 4/19, 6PM – 12AM
• WalMart, 801 W. Main St. in Lewisville, 4/19/2025 beginning at 10 PM - 4/20 at 1 AM
• Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound, 4/20, 11AM – 2PM
  
  
• WinCo Foods, 1288 W. Main St. in Lewisville, 4/21, 8PM – 11:30PM
• Pho Tay Do (restaurant), 1403 E. Campbell Road Suite 104 in Richardson, 4/22, 3PM – 6:30PM

Because the infected person visited locations in Tarrant County, Tarrant County Public Health said it is working closely with Denton County Public Health, the City of Arlington, Texas Live!, the Texas Rangers Organization, and other partners to monitor this situation.

If you develop symptoms of measles, stay home and away from others and contact your health provider for guidance, officials said. If you must go to the hospital or a clinic, call in advance to prevent exposing others.

Denton County Public Health urges the public to check their vaccination status and get vaccinated for measles if they have not been already.

“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” said Dr. Matt Richardson, director of public health. “While we haven’t linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested.”

This story was originally published April 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM.

Lillie Davidson

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lillie Davidson is a breaking news reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She graduated from TCU in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is fluent in Spanish, and can complete a crossword in five minutes.