Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Arlington

Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.

Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country

Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.

Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'

The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.

Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school

Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio after being released from prison: 'America's back'

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio talked to reporters at Dallas Love Field after being released from prison in Louisiana. He thanked the president for granting him a full pardon.

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.

Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Police say he traveled to Indianapolis from North Texas and sent an overwhelming amount of explicit online messages directed to Caitlin Clark, including claims he was driving around her home.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.

500+ animals killed due to fire at Plaza Latina Bazaar in Northwest Dallas

Fire damaged part of the Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard in Northwest Dallas on Friday morning. More than 500 animals were killed due to smoke inhalation, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.