Texas, Measles

Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized.
In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.
Texas measles outbreak nearly doubles in a week to 90 cases. See map of cases per county
A fast-growing measles outbreak in West Texas has nearly doubled in just one week, now totaling 90 cases across seven counties and spreading to New Mexico.
Austin doctors urge measles vaccination amid West Texas outbreak
As a wave of measles cases spreads in West Texas, Austin doctors and public health experts are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious airborne disease.
West Texas measles cases rises to 90
The number of measles cases in Texas has grown to 90 with two more West Texas counties reporting infections, according to the state health department update on Friday.
West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated
The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases
The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico.
Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 58 individuals, including at least 48 children and six adults, have been infected as of Feb. 18.
West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases
The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases in the last four days, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in a statement Friday.
Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread
Low vaccination rates and undetected infections are driving the measles outbreak in West Texas Some private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched,
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, mostly among unvaccinated people
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 90 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children, state health data published Friday shows.
A West Texas pipeline explosion was reported minutes after an earthquake. Here’s what to know
One of the state's strongest earthquakes to date rattled West Texas late Friday evening. Four minutes later, dispatchers in ...
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HS SOFTBALL: West Texas Classic adjusts schedule, venue around weather
The West Texas Classic softball tournament, hosted by Midland High and Legacy, is back with an adjusted schedule after cold ...
No. 9 Texas Tech stumbles into matchup with West Virginia
Texas Tech will look to make an energized return to the court when it faces West Virginia on Saturday afternoon in Big 12 play at Lubbock, Texas.
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Blue Origin scheduled to launch human flight next week from West Texas
Space technology company Blue Origin announced that its 10th human flight is scheduled to lift off on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The ...
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West Texas, San Angelo-area girls high school playoff schedules and scores
The girls basketball high school playoffs are here. Local West Texas, Concho Valley and San Angelo-area teams ...
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Analysis finds Loving County leads Texas in traffic fatalities
An analysis finds Loving County had, by far, the most traffic fatalities of any Texas county between 2018-2022.
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13+ pound bass caught at Big Country lake, West Texas angler catches same fish twice
Bass weighing more than 13 pounds were caught in the Big Country, while an angler in west Texas caught the same fish twice. The Texas Department of Wildlife and Parks (TDWP) states that a bass ...
Texas Longhorns Hiring West Virginia RB Coach Chad Scott
The Texas Longhorns have found their replacement for running backs coach Tashard Choice. Per reports from Matt Zenitz of ...