Texas besieged by multiple fires as deadly storm fuels severe weather and blizzard conditions
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm sweeps across the country, bringing the potential for blizzard conditions, tornadoes and fire weather.
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
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Texas measles outbreak 2025: Dozens of new cases confirmed in West Texas
Nearly 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in West Texas in a little over a month, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. 39 additional cases since the previous official DSHS update on Tuesday. Almost all of the new cases are in Gaines County, about 80 miles southwest of Lubbock.
Measles outbreak spreads in Texas, New Mexico: What travelers should know
The CDC is urging travelers to ensure they are vaccinated against measles as the outbreak spreads ahead of the spring and summer travel season.
Austin co. plans $5B investment to bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico
An Austin-based company is planning a $5 billion investment in New Mexico that could add about 1,000 jobs to the state’s workforce.
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Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
High tech: How federal government helped birth Austin industry along with other essentials
While Austin's high tech industry was born in a former federal facility, the U.S. government has helped Austin and Texas since the 1840s.
Travelers headed to Austin for SXSW should be ready for spiking gas prices amid tariffs
While Texas is known for having cheaper gas, its metros are seeing prices rise and drop unpredictably. Now, after more increases, and with an influx of travelers ready to pour into Austin for the South by Southwest Conference and Festival, visitors should expect higher-than-normal gas prices.
Texas Dust Storm: Dallas, Austin, Waco And Killeen Face Power Outages - Tracking Tornado Path
The National Weather Service Prediction Center said on X that Monday afternoon, "travel hazardous" throughout the middle and southern Plains due to the haboobs, or dust storms, and the strong wind gusts that drive their movement.