Flight Diverts Texas

First death in measles outbreak reported in Texas as cases grow

A child who was hospitalized with measles has died from the illness in West Texas, state and local health officials announced. Lubbock health officials and the Department of State Health Services ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

What we know about the measles death reported in Texas

A child died after contracting measles in Texas, officials confirm. This comes as the outbreak grows in the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.

CBS News - Feb. 27

NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: 'This vaccine is safe'

The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. "Go to ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding

The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.

BBC News - 6d

Texas raises ticket prices as player costs go up

Texas will be raising football season ticket prices by $13 per game next season as the program, already one of the richest in the nation, tries to meet rising costs.

ESPN - 6d

How a chef's international trip inspired the flavors of his Texas restaurant

Before stepping foot on U.S. soil, chef Mayank Istwal embarked on a 100-day journey across India. Everything he learned on that trip is now on full display at his Michelin-starred Houston ...

CBS News - 5d

Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak

At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death.

Wired - 5d

Mitchell scores 19 as Jackson State downs Texas Southern 67-52

Led by Jayme Mitchell's 19 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 67-52

ABC News - 4d

RFK Jr says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a “call to action,” as he encouraged parents to consider whether to ...

The Hill - 3d

Texas company pulls off first fully successful commercial moon landing

Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon on Sunday, becoming the first fully successful commercial moon landing. Mark Strassmann reports.

CBS News - 3d

Texas workers face mounting dangers in the heart of America's greatest oil boom

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part one of a four-part series. Jose Gonzalez* wore no mask, despite the toxic chemicals he worked with in the oilfield. "One ...

The Hill - 3d

What to know about a Texas company's successful commercial landing on the moon

Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled ...

CBS News - 3d

Amazon’s Delivery Drones Are Grounded. The Birds and Dogs of This Texas Town Are Grateful

Amazon’s drones met more resistance in College Station, Texas, than in any other city in the US. Now they’re gone—and a sense of peace and privacy has been restored.

Wired - 3d

Kennedy sends mixed vaccine messages amid Texas measles outbreak

In the first test of the Trump administration's outbreak response, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sending mixed messages about a rapidly spreading measles ...

The Hill - 2d

Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice

Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died

ABC News - 2d

From a bombsite in Gaza to a Texas hospital: Mazyouna’s journey to safety

The 13-year-old lost part of her face in a missile strike last June. Now, she and three other war-wounded girls have finally been permitted to travel for treatment in the US. On a warm afternoon in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas

Uber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city

ABC News - 2d

Uber Teams up With Waymo to Start Selling Driverless Rides in Austin, Texas

Your next Uber in this Texas city could be autonomous. The launch comes ahead of Elon Musk’s goal of offering a similar service in the same place.

Inc. - 2d

Doctors are wary of RFK Jr.'s response to Texas measles outbreak

As cases of measles keep rising in Texas, some doctors call Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response a "wink and nod" to anti-vaccine groups.

NBC News - 2d

Texas lt. governor pushes to rebrand New York strip steak

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing for the name change of the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak to give credit to the state's cattlemen and promote the Texas brand.

The Hill - 2d

CDC says it is on the ground in Texas to aid in measles outbreak response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is on the ground in Texas to aid the state in tamping down a measles outbreak, the agency said Tuesday. The agency in a statement on the social ...

The Hill - 2d

Congressman Al Green of Texas removed from Trump's speech amid protest

Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly urged Rep. Al Green to take his seat before directing the sergeant at arms to "restore order" and "remove this gentleman from the chamber."

CBS News - 1d

Storm That Ripped Roofs Off Buildings in Texas Moves East

The storm was forecast to bring the threat of blizzards, tornadoes, thunderstorms and damaging winds to several states on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 1d

Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?

Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.

CBS News - 1d

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency

Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...

NBC News - 1d

Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M

To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his top-ranked team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clear

ABC News - 1d

Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over nuclear waste storage in Texas

The case focuses on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a project to store spent nuclear fuel at a remote site in southwest Texas.

NBC News - 1d

2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M

Stewart needs a lot of refining and honing in on his talent (his pass rush arsenal is quite limited right now, too). He’s the classic traits-laden edge prospect who carries risk, but the NFL is ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

He might not have true No. 1 upside, but he can be a very good secondary WR for somebody because of how effective he is in a variety of different roles. He plays a lot like the Bears' DJ Moore.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Barron’s best position will be as a full-time slot defender who can move around the defense for a creative play-caller at the next level.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

JD Vance touts Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration in Texas

Vice President JD Vance traveled to the southern border on Wednesday to tout the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. He met with law enforcement officials in Eagle Pass, Texas, ...

CBS News - 20h

2 Texas Lottery Wins Prompt Investigations and Stir Public Outrage

One jackpot winner spent $25 million on nearly every possible number combination, while another bought tickets through a third-party app.

The New York Times - 45m

L. Clifford Davis, Who Fought to Desegregate Texas Schools, Dies at 100

As a civil rights lawyer who faced resistance and threats, he challenged school districts that tried to defy the Supreme Court’s 1954 ban on school segregation.

The New York Times - 15m

Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King: all-female crew to helm next space flight on Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket

Activist Amanda Nguyen, movie producer Kerianne Flynn and former Nasa scientist Aisha Bowe will also be on flight. Jeff Bezos announced on Thursday that an all-female crew would helm the next ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27