HIGHLIGHTS: South Plains spoil Midland College’s home finale
The Midland College Chaparrals dropped their season finale to South Plains, losing 84-64. The Chaps finish the regular season with a 21-9 record, averaging 83.8 ppg. Midland College is still alive, as they will play in the 2025 NJCAA Region 5 Tournament next week.
HIGHLIGHTS: Lady Chaps lose in season finale to South Plains
The Midland College Lady Chaps fall short in their season finale to the South Plains Texans, 72-62. The Lady Chaps posted an 18-11 record for the 2024-2025 season, averaging 72 ppg. Highlights of the game are above.
Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started
While Gaines County is the center of this outbreak, infections have spread to eight other surrounding counties.
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State reports 159 cases of measles in South Plains region
Medical professionals have stressed the importance of getting the MMR vaccine since the outbreak began. Adults who are unsure of their vaccination status can request records from their primary care providers.
Confirmed number of measles cases rise to 159 across the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - There are now 159 confirmed measles cases in the South Plains region. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports 22 of those patients have been hospitalized. Last week, Lubbock health officials confirmed the first death from the outbreak. The DSHS says the child was school-aged and not vaccinated.
Xcel reduces area of power shutoff in the South Plains
Originally, the county reported power would be shut off at 10 a.m. and advised customers to prepare for up to 72 hours without power.
Lubbock Public Health hosts measles vaccine clinics this week amid growing Texas outbreak
Lubbock Public Health will be hosting a free MMR vaccine clinic as cases continue to rise and Texas reporting its first death in Lubbock last week.
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.
Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases reported in South Plains region
LUBBOCK, Texas — An outbreak of measles has struck the South Plains region of Texas, with 90 cases reported since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
More measles cases reported in Texas: Latest data and everything we know
DALLAS — More than 140 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, including one here in North Texas, and a child in Lubbock has died from the virus, health officials said. The number of cases in the West Texas outbreak increased by 22 when officials released new data Friday, bringing the total to 146.