Measles Outbreak Jumps to Nearly 150

The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 146 confirmed cases, according to a Texas Department of Health and Human Services report released Friday morning.

The report represents an increase of 22 confirmed cases since Tuesday and the largest number of cases the state has seen in nearly 30 years.

The number of hospitalizations from the disease is now up to 20, with one death.

While the outbreak is centered in West Texas, Austin and Rockwall County have now both reported a first confirmed case, with both cases believed to have been contracted on international trips.

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Midland

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook West Texas Friday about 27 miles northeast of Midland.

The quake struck at around 1:33 p.m. and could be felt at least 100 miles from the epicenter, which was located 4.2 miles underground, according to the United States Geological Survey.

No injuries or property damage have been reported.

It’s the latest in a series of earthquakes in the state, with a magnitude 5.0 quake striking about 120 miles southwest of Midland on February 14.

A&M Signs Megadeal

Texas A&M has signed the largest multimedia deal in the history of college athletics. 

It’s a 15-year, $515-million deal with Playfly Sports, a digital media company that represents the multimedia rights of 25 other universities. The deal is fully guaranteed and will bump A&Ms annual media rights payout from $18-million to $34-million. 

Playfly will be tasked with ramping up the Aggies’ NIL opportunities, as well as creating new ways for fans to engage with the program and creating new revenue sources. 

Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts said the partnership “reflects our commitment to innovation, maximizing our revenue potential, and providing new opportunities for our student-athletes, fans, and corporate partners.”

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➤ North Richland Hills: The Peppa Pig theme park opens today amid protests from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) because the park serves meat and other animal products. (More)

➤ Austin: The NASCAR Cup Series comes to Austin tomorrow, with the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) hosting the third in a series of wild-card races to open the season. (See Details) 

➤ Austin: Gov. Greg Abbott, among other Republican leaders, defended Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Chairwoman L’Oreal Stepney after questioning from Rep. Brian Harrison over TWDB’s hiring practices left her in tears on the House floor. (See Details)

➤ College Station: The Texas A&M Board of Regents banned on-campus drag shows in a resolution Friday, citing that they are “likely to create or contribute to a hostile environment for women.” (See Notice)

➤ Dallas: Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, said they still plan to close the flagship store in Dallas on March 31, despite a potential agreement between the property’s landlord and the city that could keep it open. (More)

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➤ Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs has named reality TV star Mia Jones in a recently filed extortion lawsuit. (More)

➤ The Texas Longhorns have raised football season ticket prices ahead of the looming House v. NCAA hearing coming next month, which would leave the organization liable to pay part of the $2.77 billion owed to past college athletes. (More)

➤ Texas State men’s hoops won a double-overtime thriller over James Madison last night, 102-93. Tylan Pope led the Bobcats with 23 points and six rebounds. (More)

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➤ The River Adventure Ride at Galveston’s Rainforest Cafe is experiencing a surge in millennial and Gen Z adults who are posting their experiences on TikTok. (More)

➤ Gruene Hall will celebrate Texas Independence Day tomorrow with armadillo races, while also recognizing the iconic dance hall’s 50th anniversary. (See Details)

➤ In a successful attempt to find its owner, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office posted a picture on social media Thursday of a kangaroo on the loose wearing a red jacket. (See Photos)

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2. No
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1. Yes: 38.4%
2. No: 43.8%
3. I’d like to: 17.7%

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