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Measles Mayhem: RFK Jr. 's Unconventional Approach to Health

March 7, 2025

In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading since late January. This is not a small issue. It is the first measles death in the United States in a decade. The person in charge of handling this crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has raised some eyebrows with his approach.

education

Texas Students: Who's Funding Your Education?

March 7, 2025

Texas students have a big supporter in the U. S. Department of Education. This department sends billions of dollars to Texas for schools, colleges, and job training. These funds help with everything from school lunches to college tuition. The department also makes sure schools follow federal laws

education

Low Vaccination Rates: A Controversial Celebration

March 7, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a unique situation has arisen. A private school in Fort Worth, Mercy Culture Preparatory, has the lowest measles vaccination rate in the state. This school is connected to the Mercy Culture Church, and its pastor, Landon Schott, proudly shared this fact on social media. He pra

health

Measles Outbreak: Why Vitamin A Isn't a Vaccine

March 5, 2025

West Texas is facing a measles outbreak with 159 confirmed cases. The situation has sparked a debate about treatment methods. The US Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been pushing for unconventional treatments. These include vitamin A, steroids, antibiotics, and cod

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Measles on the Move: Texas Battles a Growing Health Threat

March 4, 2025

Texas is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with health officials working tirelessly to control the situation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent experts to Texas to assist local health departments in managing this public health crisis. This collaboration, kn

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Vaccine Confusion: RFK Jr's Mixed Messages on Measles

March 4, 2025

The recent measles outbreak in Texas has sparked some confusion among health experts. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has sent mixed signals about the importance of vaccinations. In a recent piece, he acknowledged that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is cruc

weather

Stormy Morning in Texas: Power Outages and School Delays

March 4, 2025

In the early hours of Tuesday, a fierce storm swept through North Texas, causing significant disruption. The storm was intense, with wind gusts reaching speeds of 60 to 75 miles per hour and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a thunderstorm warning and tornado watch, alerting reside

science

Starship's Next Big Leap Delayed

March 4, 2025

The much anticipated eighth test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, did not take off as planned. The launch was scheduled for Monday evening, March 3, from the Starbase site in South Texas. However, technical problems with both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper

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Measles Outbreak: What's the Plan?

March 3, 2025

The recent measles outbreak in West Texas has put a spotlight on the government's response to infectious disease emergencies. Critics argue that the top health official has been quiet about encouraging parents to vaccinate their children. The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , faced crit

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Measles Madness: Why Parties Are a Bad Idea

March 1, 2025

In West Texas, a measles outbreak has gotten serious, with over 146 cases reported. Most of these cases are in children who haven't been vaccinated. This has led to 20 hospitalizations and, sadly, one death of an unvaccinated school-age child. The outbreak is mostly in Gaines County, which has on