There are 198 cases of measles across Texas and the South Plains, with 94% of cases in six counties, and the best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles.

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was anticipated for today will not be required in the South Plains region to reduce wildfire risk.

A second person with measles died, but the official cause of death hasn’t been determined.

A Red Flag Warning was issued across the South Plains due to strong, dry winds, with the NWS warning of critical to extreme fire danger weather and advising people to avoid outdoor activities that

Xcel Energy said it will temporarily shut off power to about 180 customers across the South Plains on Tuesday to reduce wildfire risk.

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.

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The update raised the number of confirmed cases since January to 198, with 23 patients hospitalized. At least two people have died — an unvaccinated person in New Mexico and an unvaccinated child in Lubbock.

The first death has been reported in the ongoing measles outbreak affecting the South Plains and Panhandle regions o

Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.

Xcel Energy on Monday said it will temporarily shut off power to about 140 customers in eastern New Mexico to reduce wildfire risk. According to Xcel, exceptionally high wind speeds, low humidity and dry fuels contributed to this decision.