Rabies cases rise in Bexar and Kerr Counties, with 16 in Bexar and 7 in Kerr County so far in 2025.

Rabies cases in Bexar and Kerr Counties have risen, with a second fox testing positive in north Bexar County within a week, bringing the county’s 2025 total to 16. In Kerr County, the seventh case of the year was confirmed after a skunk found dead in Kerrville was deemed untestable due to dog attacks; under Texas law, such cases are recorded as positive. Two dogs involved are in isolation, one vaccinated, the other boosted. Health officials urge residents to avoid wild animals, report unusual behavior, ensure pets are vaccinated, and seek medical attention after potential exposure. A free rabies vaccine clinic is scheduled for October 4 in Bexar County.