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Measles cases exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across U.S.
The measles outbreak in west Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U ...
Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
Measles, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, ripped through communities across more than 20 Texas counties in part ...
Takeaways from AP’s report on how flat funding set stage for Texas measles outbreak, might fuel more
Overall, Texas has among the lowest per capita state funding for public health in the nation, just $17 per person in 2023, ...
New owners at J&B, behind-the-scenes tour in museum make Lubbock news
Business Reporter Alana Edgin reviews recent Lubbock area business news and hints at upcoming articles in the weekly Around ...
Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
Measles cases at 541 in Texas, increase since Tuesday update
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 541 measles cases in an update on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Universities across Texas, including Texas Tech, report 118 revoked visas for international students
Across Texas, universities have confirmed 118 visa revocations. This is impacting international students at Texas Tech, Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, ...
No Sign of Texas Measles Outbreak Slowing, Contrary to RFK Jr.’s Claims
On four separate occasions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, has suggested that the measles ...
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‘A lot of candidates and a lot of money’: Early look at Texas’ 2026 races
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in next year’s midterm ...
Over 100 LCU students may have been exposed to measles at chapel
The Director of Student Life at Lubbock Christian University confirms that over 100 students may have been exposed to measles ...
Lubbock Lake Landmark offers archaeological digs, look into where city started
The Lubbock Lake National Landmark offers trails, a museum, and is an active archaeological dig site people can visit for ...