LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday. It wasn’t clear the age of the patient, who died overnight.

Texas officials on Wednesday announced the first measles death in the state's ongoing outbreak of the highly contagious disease. A Gaines County resident died in Lubbock, Zach Holbrooks, public health director and executive director of the South Plains Public Health District,

The outbreak has been limited so far to parts of Texas bordering New Mexico. That state has also reported 9 measles cases, but officials have not said if they are connected. This

The Houston Cougars clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title for the second straight year Monday with a 69-61 win over Texas Tech. Kelvin Sampson 's squad left a parting message for the Red Raiders shortly before the Cougars left Lubbock.

Houston can essentially wrap up a Big 12 Conference regular-season championship Monday night. The Cougars also go for their 13th straight road victory as they t

Texas Tech had T-shirts made referencing the Red Raiders' win in Houston a few weeks ago. UH had its retort after getting a little payback in Lubbock.