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In Lubbock, federal grants helped hire workers to help with measles testing, vaccination to combat the outbreak that has spread to 15 counties.
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Lubbock’s mayor Mark McBrayer held the city’s 43rd State of the City Address on Wednesday, the first during his time as mayor. He described the event as an opportunity to explain how the local government is planning for the future. -
The first death in relation to the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has been confirmed by local and state health officials. The patient was an unvaccinated school-aged child, hospitalized in Lubbock last week. -
Local health officials are watching the sharp rise in measles cases among rural West Texas communities, with more cases expected to be confirmed over the next few weeks. Still, they are confident in overall protection from the virus after more than 50 years of immunizations. -
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.
Today's Newscast
It’s another big game night for Red Raider basketball, and it will probably feel nostalgic for longtime fans. KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren has a preview of tonight’s Sweet 16 college basketball matchup between Texas Tech and Arkansas. And KWBU’s Molly-Jo Tilton reports State Representative Pat Curry is no longer backing a bill to dismantle the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.