Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started
Texas’ health commissioner told lawmakers Monday they are still trying to determine the origin of a South Plains-Panhandle ...
Several cases of suspected measles in Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
Several cases of suspected measles prompted the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District to issue an alert.According to the ...
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20-year-old bodybuilder from Texas dies while visiting Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 20-year-old bodybuilder died while she was visiting Columbus last week. According to the Franklin County Coroner's Office, Jodi Vance died Thursday at 12:51 p.m. She was ...
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Suspected case of measles in Dalhart ISD school comes back negative
DALHART, Texas (KVII) — Test results on a suspected measles case in Dalhart ISD came back negative. "The lab reports showed this specific case to be negative," said Superintendent Jeff Byrd.
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Xcel preparing customers for 'Public Safety Power Shutoffs' amid upcoming wildfire weather
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Xcel Energy is preparing for upcoming critical wildfire risks in New Mexico and Texas by potentially implementing what they call "Public Safety Power Shutoffs." High winds, ...
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Amarillo police chief out after supporting football coach convicted of child sex crimes
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Chief of Police Martin Birkenfeld is out after supporting a football coach convicted of federal child sex crimes. Birkenfeld retired effective Friday, after nearly 35 ...
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Clovis man convicted of manslaughter in wife's stabbing death
CLOVIS, New Mexico (KVII) — A Clovis man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter over second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing of his wife. According to the New Mexico Ninth Judicial District ...
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90-day burn ban issued in Randall County until May
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas — Randall County Sheriff's Office (RCSO)has issued a 90-day burn ban for the area. The order, posted on RCSO's public social media account, prohibits outdoor burning "in the ...
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Harlem Globetrotters star talks about 2025 World Tour stop in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters are making a stop on their 2025 World Tour in Amarillo on Saturday, March 1st. The Harlem Globetrotters are an entertainment basketball ...
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Amarillo Crime Stoppers looking for Jeep Renegade stolen in Canyon
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help finding a Jeep Renegade stolen in Canyon on Saturday. Authorities said a red 2016 Jeep Renegade was reported stolen ...
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Downtown Women's Center celebrates graduates of addiction recovery program
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Downtown Women's Center, a fixture in the community for over 35 years, recently celebrated the graduation of five women from its intensive 12-step program. The program, ...