The Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo has confirmed with KENS 5 that there is a measles case in a first-grade classroom.

Officials at Legacy Traditional School – Cibolo said Thursday they have confirmed a measles case in a first-grade classroom.

Texas measles outbreak grows caution among San Antonio school districts with North East ISD the latest school district to begin preparations for any cases.

The Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo has confirmed with KENS 5 that there is a measles case in a first-grade classroom.

The Cibolo school told KENS 5 earlier in the afternoon there was a "confirmation of a measles case." The state says they haven't heard that.

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas is still growing, with exposures on university campuses and other places in San Antonio and San Marcos.

Declining vaccination rates have allowed measles to spread in Texas despite the virus being declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Photo: Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via

SAN ANTONIO - Metro Health is expected to give an update on the confirmed cases of measles in Texas, and the potential exposure here in San Antonio.The update

Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo sent an email to parents and guardians of students, informing them of the confirmed infection. Chris Van Deusen with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) said it is important to note the difference between German Measles (Rubella) and Measles (Rubeola),

Anita Kurian, the deputy director of San Antonio's Metropolitan Health District, said people should check their vaccination status. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status can contact Metro Health and request records.

The first confirmed case of German measles, also known as rubella, has been reported in the San Antonio area. This case should not be confused wit