Two infants have died from whooping cough in Louisiana in the past six months as Texas reports a significant surge in the vaccine-preventable illness. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious, potentially fatal respiratory disease. Infants who are too young to be vaccinated and immunocompromised people are most susceptible.

While praising the new building itself, the constable's office and County Commissioner Tommy Calvert expressed concerns over security, including the need for more deputy constables at the 32,000 square foot facility.

The is the second year in a row a member of the team has earned the distinction.

Keep those umbrellas and ponchos close. Friday afternoon and evening had a 70% chance of rain in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday both faced a 40% chance of more rain.

Early voting ended on Tuesday. Now, the final leg of the race toward the May 3 election begins.

Costs continue to mount to house inmates in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.