West and other towns across Texas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the West, TX community.
Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Texas hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Texas Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Texas government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.
Texas COVID-19 Cases
Texas Total Coronavirus Cases: 8,600,393
Texas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Texas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 94,424
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for West
Funding to fight measles outbreak in Texas hit by DOGE cuts
This week, the Texas Department of State Health Services made the Department of Government Efficiency's list of targets. DOGE plans to cut $877 million of a $1.5 billion federal grant and $97 million ... More info »
Austin American-Statesman on MSN - 03/27/2025 08:30amTexas measles outbreak 2025: 18 new cases reported in West Texas
More cases of measles have been reported in connection to a West Texas outbreak, according to new information from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Nearly all the 18 new cases are in ... More info »
FOX 7 Austin - 03/25/2025 07:23amWith crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult. More info »
The Texas Tribune - 03/09/2025 10:00pmTrump administration to cut $11.4 billion in COVID funding from local health departments
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments. More info »
CBS News - 03/26/2025 12:06pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
Today's Top Deals Around West

30% Back in Rewards on ALL ink & toner
