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Measles cases in West Texas more than double since last week, health officials say
Steve Inskeep
Health officials say measles cases in West Texas have more than doubled since last week, with at least 58 confirmed cases and 13 hospitalizations. Several counties have begun vaccination drives.
A fracking site in Pecos County on Feb. 4, 2023.
Pu Ying Huang
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Texas Tribune
Large earthquake strikes West Texas, among strongest ever in state
Pavan Acharya
A person carries a bucket of firewood in South Austin during the winter storm in February 2021.
Gabriel C. Pérez
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KUT
On anniversary of Texas blackouts, ERCOT forecasts potential energy shortages in coming years
Mose Buchele
Dr. Cutrell says some people may not see the need for the COVID-19 vaccine or the risk the same way they did early on in the pandemic. Others may still worry about side effects related to the vaccines.
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Texas health department cancels immunization conference amid CDC gag order
Kailey Broussard
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Today's Newscast
February 19th, 2025
The KTTZ News Team
Our reporter Olivia O'Rand has an update on announcements from the Lubbock Police Department as it continues to expand technologies, including for communication with the public. Yesterday, the chair of the Texas Senate’s Education Committee filed a bill that could boost teacher salaries by thousands of dollars if passed. KUT's Becky Fogel has more.
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South Plains Public Health District
Updates: confirmed measles cases, hospitalizations in West Texas
Samantha Larned
Updated data and information from public health officials on confirmed measles cases in the region.
Flatland Cavalry members talk about their return to Lubbock with reporter Bishop Van Buren. Taken on November 3, 2024.
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Flatland Cavalry sits down with KTTZ
Bishop Van Buren
Our reporter Bishop Van Buren interviews Flatland Cavalry, a band that began in Lubbock and returned to the Hub City last week after releasing their new single: "Lubbock."