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Dr. Katherine Wells, Director of Public Health, speaks during a Lubbock Board of Health meeting addressing the measles outbreak in West Texas.
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Measles Outbreak Update: Tiny Tots Daycare Now at 7 Cases, Lubbock Board of Health Warns Spread Is Crossing Borders

At Friday’s Board of Health meeting, Lubbock’s public health director Dr. Katherine Wells confirmed 33…

April 4, 2025
Close-up of MMR vaccine vials used to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak.
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Measles Cases Hit 481 in Texas Outbreak; Tiny Tots Daycare Linked to Spread

The Texas Department of State Health Services says the measles outbreak across the South Plains…

April 4, 2025
Outdoor sign directing people to a measles testing site, with vehicles and a clinic building in the background.
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Measles Meets Misinformation: Texas Health Workers Battle an Outbreak and “Info Warfare”

Texas healthcare workers aren’t just fighting measles—they’re fighting Facebook memes, Fox News clips, and a…

March 31, 2025
Close-up image of two MMR vaccine vials for measles, mumps, and rubella.
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South Plains measles outbreak hits 400 cases, Texas officials say

As of Friday afternoon, the Texas Department of State Health Services has reported that 400…

March 28, 2025
Mugshot of Leslie Clyde Chew, arrested for aggravated assault in Interstate 27 shooting incident.
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Road Rage with a Pistol: Man Finally Jailed After I-27 Shooting

A year after a terrifying highway shootout, 28-year-old Leslie Clyde Chew is sitting in the…

March 25, 2025
3D illustration of the measles virus, showing its detailed structure with surface proteins.
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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 327 Cases — Nearly All Unvaccinated

As of March 25, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed 327 measles…

March 25, 2025
A TX Emergency Medical Task Force multi-patient vehicle from UMC EMS parked outside, equipped for emergency medical response during a health crisis in Texas.
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Newborns Exposed to Measles at Lubbock Hospital — Antibody Injections Given

A mother infected with measles gave birth this week at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital…

March 14, 2025
Directional sign for a measles clinic outside a building in rural Texas, highlighting the local response to a measles outbreak.
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Texas’ Measles Plan: Duct Tape, Prayer, and a $7,000 Freezer

Welcome to rural Texas, where measles is back and our best line of defense is…

March 10, 2025
Dr. Ana Montanez stands in a medical exam room in Lubbock, Texas, as she works to combat misinformation and promote measles vaccinations during a growing outbreak.
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Lubbock Parents Trust Cod Liver Oil Over Vaccines, Because RFK Jr. Said So

As measles spreads across West Texas, some parents in Lubbock are swapping proven vaccines for…

March 9, 2025