The rodeo's barbecue cook-off is already underway, the parade is on Saturday and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off next week at NRG Park.

As the Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday afternoon, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo urged unvaccinated attendees to consider the risks of attending any large event.

The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles. They are not releasing any details about the ages, locations or how the patients may have been infected. These are separate from the two cases reported in January involving international travel,

The department encourages families to take this opportunity to make sure they and their loved ones are safe as measles cases continue to climb across the country.

According to a news release, the Houston Health Department is taking proactive steps to protect the community from measles by hosting a free vaccination clinic for TVFC (Texas Vaccines for Children) and ASN eligible clients on Saturday,

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 curb its spread.

Two possible measles cases in Houston tested negative as more than 140 cases have been reported in the state in the past month.

As of Tuesday, there were 159 cases in West Texas. Houston and Harris County leaders are getting ready in case the outbreak makes it to Southeast Texas.

The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles. They are not releasing any details about the ages, locations or how the patients may have been infected. These are separate from the two cases reported in January that involved international travel, the health department said those cases have now been closed.

Local leaders announced at a public measles briefing Tuesday afternoon that there are no active measles cases in Houston or Harris County.