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US reports first measles death since 2015

School-aged child dies in Texas amid outbreak concentrated among followers of Christian sect.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025

Investigations into the Texas Lottery grow after courier controversy

AG Ken Paxton’s office joins two other investigations by state officials into the commission as one service suspends operations due to the agency’s ban.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2025

Texas Suspect's Plan Similar To 2016 Dallas Ambush Thwarted

Texas arrest of Seth 'Andrea' Gregori for planning attack similar to 2016 Dallas ambush.

Operaciones de ICE en Texas: Qué derechos tienen los inmigrantes

Abogados y grupos de inmigración recomiendan a los inmigrantes informarse sobre las acciones de la administración del presidente Donald Trump, como la expansión del uso de expulsiones aceleradas.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?

The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures — and with sometimes strained or distant relations with public authorities

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigatons

Two of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

RFK Jr. Says Measles Outbreak Is 'Not Unusual' Despite Texas Child Marking First Death in a Decade

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged the measles outbreak in Texas on Wednesday, emphasizing that the US sees multiple outbreaks each year.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

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RFK Jr. appears to downplay measles outbreak in Texas despite unvaccinated schoolchild’s death

Kennedy’s alleged ties to measles outbreak in Samoa were major feature of his confirmation hearing

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Unvaccinated Kid Dies of Measles in Texas

Odd coincidence that RFK Jr. is now Secretary of Health and Human Services?

Reason · Feb 26, 2025

New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail laws

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock embraced constitutional originalism, a judicial philosophy tied to conservatism, in addressing the Legislature.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Child Dies From Measles In West Texas Outbreak

Tragic measles death in West Texas leads to the largest outbreak in 30 years, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread.

Mom of Texas Girl Murdered By 'Desert Serial Killer' Vows to Watch Him Die Ahead of Execution: "I Haven't Waited 37 Years to Miss It'

A Texas mother whose daughter was murdered by the 'Desert Serial Killer' says she plans to watch him die next month.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Texas Senator Files 'Parental Bill of Rights' to Extend State's DEI Ban in Public Schools

Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said "schools must not push woke agendas on our kids," adding that "schools are for education, not indoctrination."

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill

The 75 co-sponsors plus the bill’s author would provide enough votes to pass Gov. Abbott’s top priority measure in the 150-seat House.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

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LiveScience · Feb 26, 2025

US measles outbreak tops 600 cases — what to know about the disease

As measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, here's what to know about how the disease spreads, what its symptoms are, and how to protect yourself and community from the illness.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Texas Couple Found Dead in Airbnb in Mexico City 2 Years After 3 Americans Died Under Similar Circumstances

An American couple who was renting an apartment at Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc neighborhood were found dead on Feb. 25.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Unvaccinated Child Becomes First in a Decade to Die of Measles as Texas Outbreak Grows

A measles outbreak in rural West Texas has claimed the life of an unvaccinated child, marking the first U.S. measles-related death since 2015.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025

Texas measles outbreak results in death - Roll Call

Measles had been officially eliminated in the United States in 2000, according to the CDC, with the only new cases coming from travel.

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Reason · Feb 26, 2025

69PWNDU License Plate PWN'd by Tennessee Supreme Court

A short excerpt from today's long decision by Justice Sarah Campbell in Gilliam v. Gerregano (note that Sarah Martin and… The post 69PWNDU License Plate PWN'd by Tennessee Supreme Court appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025

Unvaccinated child dies of measles in west Texas as outbreak worsens

First US death reported in a decade as outbreak spreads in region where 14% of children are exempt from vaccination

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

First death in West Texas measles outbreak is unvaccinated child

More than 120 people across nine counties have been infected during the largest Texas outbreak in 30 years.

Texas Pipeline Company Sues Greenpeace Over Dakota Access Protests

Energy Transfer sues Greenpeace over Dakota Access pipeline protests, raising questions about free speech and accountability in environmental activism.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Texas Emerges as State Holding The Most Migrant Detainees as Abbott's Immigration Crackdown Continues

As of Feb. 8, eight detention centers in the Texas were among the nation's top 20 facilities holding migrants, with each holding at least 800 for ICE.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Bexar County hires veteran election official pushed out of previous job amid right-wing criticism

Michele Carew was unanimously appointed as election administrator for the county that’s home to San Antonio, four years after leaving her post in Hood County.

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