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Measles Outbreak Spreads Across US Amidst Low Vaccination Rates

Texas's measles outbreak, though slowing in Lubbock, has caused 728 cases, 94 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths this year, part of a national surge with 1,024 cases, linked to low vaccination rates and misinformation.

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Texas' Sharleen Spiteri: Still Living the Dream After Almost 40 Years

Texas, the Scottish rock band fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, is about to start a European tour after a successful arena tour last year and will headline the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in August, showcasing their enduring popularity and Spiteri's continued love for performing.

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Texas Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years for $28 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Texas rheumatologist Jorge Zamora-Quezada received a 10-year prison sentence for a nearly 20-year healthcare fraud scheme involving false diagnoses and unnecessary treatments that caused patient harm, resulting in a $28 million restitution order.

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Measles Outbreak Spurs 30-Fold Surge in Early MMR Vaccinations in Texas

A measles outbreak in West Texas prompted a dramatic increase in MMR vaccinations among 6-month-old babies in April 2024, exceeding the previous year's average by over 30 times, driven by parental concerns following two child deaths.

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Texas Executes Man for 2012 Murder of Convenience Store Clerk

Matthew Lee Johnson, 49, was executed in Texas on Tuesday for the 2012 murder of 76-year-old Nancy Harris, whom he set on fire during a convenience store robbery in Garland; this execution is one of four scheduled within a week in the U.S.

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Texas Measles Outbreak: 700+ Cases, 3 Deaths, and Spreading

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with over 700 cases since January 2025, resulting in three deaths and spreading to other states; low vaccination rates are a contributing factor.

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Texas Residents Indicted in Multi-Year Visa Fraud Scheme

Two Texas residents, a law firm, and a business entity were indicted for allegedly orchestrating a multi-year visa fraud scheme, exploiting EB-2, EB-3, and H-1B programs to help non-citizens unlawfully enter and remain in the U.S. for financial gain, according to federal prosecutors.

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Mexico Measles Outbreak: 1,003 Cases, 4 Deaths"

Mexico's measles outbreak has reached 1,003 confirmed cases, with Chihuahua state reporting 47 new cases and two unvaccinated children's deaths in the last 24 hours, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination in at-risk communities.

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Texas House Approves Total Ban on Hemp THC

The Texas House passed Senate Bill 3, enacting a complete ban on all hemp products containing THC, despite opposition from some lawmakers and hemp industry groups, who plan legal action; the bill now awaits the governor's signature.

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Texas Exodus Fuels New Mexico's Political Shift

Due to Texas's increasingly conservative laws, about 34,000 Texans moved to New Mexico in 2022-2023, seeking more liberal policies, particularly regarding reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, thereby impacting New Mexico's political dynamics.

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Texas Executes Man for 2012 Murder of Elderly Convenience Store Clerk

Matthew Lee Johnson, 49, was executed in Texas on May 20, 2023, for the 2012 murder of 76-year-old Nancy Harris, whom he set on fire during a convenience store robbery in Garland, Texas; his execution was one of four scheduled in a week across the U.S.

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Texas Poised to Enact Strictest US Social Media Restrictions for Minors

Texas lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bill that would either completely ban minors from social media or require parental permission for access, marking the strictest such legislation in the U.S. and setting a precedent for future regulations; it is expected to be implemented by April 2026.

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