Sally Hernandez

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller |Sally Hernandez |Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The weather is warmer, and it is now getting into that time of year where you might see some more turtles or tortoises roaming around. Red-eared sliders, river cooters, three-toed box turtles and the Texas tortoise are native to the Central Texas area, said Brenda Bush with the Central Texas Tortoise Rescue. KXAN's Tom Miller and Sally Hernandez spoke with Bush to get more details on how to safely rescue one if you see them in the road, or even in your backyard.

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Sally Hernandez

"Measles is probably one of the most contagious viruses that we know."AUSTIN (KXAN) - The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases nationwide, with the majority, 700, in Texas. "This is a disease that was considered eliminated from the United States," said former acting CDC director Dr. Rich Besser.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sally Hernandez

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases nationwide, with the majority, 700, in Texas. “This is a disease that was considered eliminated from the United States,” said former acting CDC director Dr. Rich Besser.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Sally Hernandez

AUSTIN (KXAN) - shows approximately 8.8 million registered motorcycles throughout the country. That is more than double from 4.3 million in 2002 to 8.8 million in 2023. "When you're riding, it engages all your senses. You're actually hyper aware," said Andrea Yu with The Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be extra aware of motorcyclists and safely share the road.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Sally Hernandez

The national survey revealed people are interested in doing what they can to slow the progression of the disease. AUSTIN (KXAN) - A new report from the Alzheimer's Association shows an increase of 300,000 cases nationally over the last year. "So the high is now 7.2 million Americans, and right alongside them now are 12 million friends and family members acting as caregivers," said Alzheimer's Association Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly.