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AUSTIN — A Jacksonville resident has claimed a winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery. The winner bought the ticket at Champs Food Mart in Jacksonville. The person with winning ticket elected to remain anonymous. For selling the prize winning ticket, the retailer may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus under the Texas Lottery’s Retailer Bonus Program.
CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that additional measles cases in the U.S. can be expected over the next few months.
The agency sent the alert to state and local health departments, reminding them to report measles cases to the CDC within 24 hours and to have measles cases reported in hospitals and to public health authorities.
The CDC has encouraged public health departments to conduct contact tracing for exposed individuals as well as perform outreach to under-vaccinated communities.
"With continued measles transmission in areas across North America and expected increases in international and domestic travel and large events during spring and summer, additional measles cases are anticipated in the coming months,” the alert reads.
Parents should ensure they and their loved ones are protected against measles before traveling, the CDC says. This includes getting vaccinated against measles at least two weeks before leaving.
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is typically given in two doses, the first at 12 to 15 months old and the second between ages four and six. One dose is 93% effective and two doses are 97% effective against measles, according to the CDC.
Those traveling to or living in an outbreak area may be eligible for an earlier vaccine between 6 and 11 months old, the CDC says. This additional shot would be followed by the typical two doses for a total of three doses.
After returning home from travel from an area with measles, travelers should look out for measles symptoms for three weeks and contact their doctor if they experience symptoms or think they may have been exposed, the CDC advises.
The alert comes as cases continue to be recorded across the U.S. So far this year, there have been 1,782 cases nationwide, according to CDC data.
Cases have been reported in 36 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
About 92% of cases are among people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, CDC data shows.
Meanwhile, 4% of cases are among those who have received just one dose of the MMR vaccine and 4% of cases are among those who received the recommended two doses, according to the CDC.
Last year, the U.S. recorded 2,288 measles cases, which is the highest number of national cases in 33 years, according to the CDC.
It also marked the first U.S. deaths recorded from measles in a decade, two among school-aged unvaccinated children in Texas and a third of an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico.
More than a year ago, health officials confirmed that cases of measles were cropping up in a small town in western Texas. It's unclear if those cases are linked to those reported in other states; if so, it would mean the U.S. has seen a year of continuous transmission.
If it's determined that the U.S. has experienced 12 months of continuous measles transmission, it could lead to a loss of the country's elimination status that was earned in 2000. Measles would once again be considered endemic or constantly circulating.
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Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh advances to Senate confirmation vote
(WASHINGTON) -- A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing a key hurdle in his path to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends next month. Warsh's nomination will move to a confirmation vote on the floor of the upper chamber.
The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 to approve the nomination on a party-line vote, with Republicans supporting the nomination and Democrats opposing it.
The vote comes days after the Department of Justice moved to drop its criminal probe into Powell. Before that, Warsh had faced a bipartisan stonewall in the Senate Banking Committee over the probe.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who previously vowed to oppose Warsh's nomination on account of the investigation, said he would flip his vote after the investigation was set aside. Tillis voted to approve the nomination on Wednesday.
The probe into Powell focuses on alleged false testimony to Congress about an office renovation. Powell, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, has rebuked the investigation as a politically motivated effort to influence interest-rate policy.
Powell's term as Fed chair ends on May 15, but he said last month he would stay in the position until Warsh is confirmed.
Warsh, a former Fed official, is currently a fellow at a conservative think tank called the Hoover Institution, which is based at Stanford University.
At testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last week, Democrats sharply criticized Warsh, saying the independence of the Fed would be at risk if Warsh were to take policy cues from Trump.
In his opening remarks, Warsh voiced support for the independence of the Fed in its role setting interest rates. He used the term "monetary policy" to describe the central bank's task of adjusting benchmark borrowing costs.
"Monetary policy independence is essential. Monetary policymakers must act in the nation's interest," Warsh said.
Still, Warsh defended the right of public officials, including presidents, to voice their views on interest-rate policy, saying such comments do not infringe on Fed independence.
"Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners," Warsh said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the top Democrat on the committee, responded directly to Warsh's defense of a president's right to criticize the Fed, saying the federal investigation of Powell amounts to a pressure campaign that extends beyond public criticism of Fed policies.
"You said it’s perfectly fine for elected officials to state their views on interest rates. But that’s not what Donald Trump is doing," Warren said, addressing Warsh.
Republicans, including Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, praised Warsh, saying the Fed nominee would focus central bank policy on economic stewardship. During the tenure of President Joe Biden, Scott claimed, the Fed shifted some of its attention to the implications of issues like climate change.
"An independent Federal Reserve is essential to achieving its mission. That independence must be protected," Scott said.
During his term as a Fed governor in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Warsh gained a reputation as an interest-rate “hawk,” meaning he generally preferred higher interest rates as a means of ensuring low and stable inflation.
In recent months, however, Warsh has voiced support for lower interest rates, rebuking the Fed’s concern about inflation risk posed by a flurry of new tariffs issued last year.
The Senate committee vote came hours before the Fed is set to announce its latest decision on the level of interest rates. The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady.
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At least two injured as storms tear through Texas and damage homes
MINERAL WELLS (AP) — Thunderstorms tore through parts of Texas on Tuesday, sending at least two people to the hospital as powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, flattened buildings and tossed debris through the air.
Multiple homes and businesses were damaged and families were displaced in Mineral Wells, a small city about 45 miles west of Fort Worth. Two people were taken to the hospital and others with minor injuries were treated at the scene, according to Ryan Dunn, the city’s fire chief. There were no immediate reports of fatalities or people missing.
Dunn warned people to stay out of an industrial area where there’s “major damage and major hazards that are all across the roads.”
The wild weather came just days after a tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families.
Tuesday’s thunderstorms, including at least one unconfirmed tornado, were caused by large storm cells that were drifting southeast from north-central Texas, said Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with National Weather Service.
The storms continued Tuesday night as they moved across Texas and into Arkansas and Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service. The storms could produce hail larger than 2 inches, damaging winds and some tornadoes, according to the agency.
In Mineral Wells, where the streets were left littered with fallen trees and other debris, the mayor declared a local state of disaster. The city also instituted a 10 p.m. curfew that will be lifted around daylight as authorities continue to assess the damage, said Tim Denison, the city’s police chief.
He said the curfew was to “make sure that we keep people out of the areas and also try to help these victims out, and keep their personal belongings safe.”
Officials directed anyone who needed help to the local high school, where the Red Cross was setting up.
Ventamatic, a fans and ventilation manufacturer in Mineral Wells, said its facilities would be closed Wednesday “due to severe damage and ongoing safety hazards — including downed power lines.” The company announced on its website that all of its employees had been evacuated before the storms and everyone was safe.
London stabbing attack allegedly targeting Jewish community a ‘terrorist incident’: Police
(LONDON) -- A stabbing attack in London that officials said injured two Jewish men has been declared a "terrorist incident," police said.
The suspect -- a 45-year-old man -- was arrested after trying to attack officers who responded to reports of people being stabbed in the Golders Green neighborhood in Northwest London, the Metropolitan Police said.
The incident took place at 11:16 a.m. local time in London on Wednesday.
"One male was seen running along Golders Green Road armed with a knife and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public," Shomrim NW London, a charity that operates an emergency response team in the area, said on social media.
Two men -- aged 76 and 34 -- were treated at the scene for stab wounds before being taken to a hospital, where they are both listed in stable condition, police said.
The suspect was Tasered and arrested after allegedly trying to stab officers, police said. No officers were injured.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody, the Metropolitan Police said. He has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, according to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation. inquiry
"One of the lines of inquiry is whether this attack was deliberately targeting the Jewish community in London," he added.
Mayor Sadiq Khan of London condemned the "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green."
"London's Jewish community have been the target of a series of shocking antisemitic attacks," Khan said in a statement. "There must be absolutely no place for antisemitism in society. The Met have stepped up high visibility patrols in the area."
Sarah Sackman, a member of Parliament who represents the area, said she was aware of the "serious stabbing" in Golders Green.
"The attacks on British Jews are an attack on Britain itself," she said in a statement posted on social media. "It is unconscionable that Jews are being targeted in this way."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was addressing questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, said it was "deeply concerning to everyone in this House." He added that a police investigation was underway.
Wednesday's alleged stabbing was at least the third violent incident reported in the Golders Green area -- which is well-known for its sizable Jewish community -- in recent weeks.
In late March, four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community ambulance service, Hatzalah, were firebombed in a suspected antisemitic attack, according to the Met Police.
And on Tuesday, an arson attack was reported on a memorial wall in Golders Green, which is dedicated to thousands of protesters killed in an Iranian government crackdown on nationwide protests in January, police said.
The wall is located close to a local Jewish center, although police said the Tuesday alleged attack was "not being treated as a terrorist incident and officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack."
ABC News' Joe Simonetti and Zoe Magee contributed to this report.
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Mass shooting suspect indicted
WOOD COUNTY — A grand jury indicted a Sulphur Springs teenager in March for allegedly shooting into a crowd at a Wood County property in November 2025. According to an arrest affidavit from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office and our news partner KETK, 19-year-old Drake White was arrested following an investigation of a mass shooting on Nov. 25, 2025.
Sheriff’s office deputies arrived at a residence off of N. State Highway 37 in Wood County following reports of a shooting. Witnesses told deputies that a fight over money and a gun began between the shooter, who they identified as White, and another individual.
The affidavit alleges that one victim tried to stop the fight by telling everyone on the property to leave, specifically White. Continue reading Mass shooting suspect indicted
Concerns over improvement project
TYLER — Businesses and community members in the Downtown Tyler area are speaking out on how the city’s improvement project is affecting day-to-day operations. A project aimed at revitalizing downtown is now creating real challenges for some business owners in the heart of Tyler, according to our news partner KETK.
J. Witcher, general manager at Rick’s on the Square, says it’s been a months-long uphill battle getting customers through the door. “I would say the main complaint is parking; they just don’t know where to go,” Witcher said. “People just are faced with a variety of choices in Tyler; coming downtown right now poses different challenges.”
Witcher supports a better downtown, but right now, the cost is hitting hard as the restaurants and bars that have been open for more than 30 years are feeling the strain. Continue reading Concerns over improvement project
Shooting suspect arrested
MARSHALL — Police arrested a man on Tuesday after a morning shooting left another person with multiple, non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. According to our news partner KETK, Marshall Police received a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Oak Street on Tuesday at 7:42 a.m., where law enforcement found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical aid was provided to the victim, who identified the suspect as Kornelius Bell of Marshall. The victim was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the Marshall Police Department said.
Bell was found at a residence in the 300 block of Cedar Street, where he was taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Harrison County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. The firearm believed to have been used in the incident was recovered at the residence.
Though an arrest has been made, the Marshall Police Department continues to follow up on leads with additional charges expected. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the police department at 903-935-4575.
Multiple agencies join search for missing man in Lake Livingston
POLK COUNTY (KETK) – Several East Texas law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Game Wardens, are continuing to search Lake Livingston for a missing 31-year-old man who has not been seen in the past 48 hours. According to officials, game wardens and an underwater search and recovery team, have been searching for the missing man since April 25 in the area below the Lake Livingston Dam near FM 3278.
During the search, the game wardens are utilizing side-scan and towable sonar technology, along with multiple vessels on the water, to help locate the missing person. The Texas Game Wardens said if the individual is not found on Tuesday, the department’s aviation team will join the search on Wednesday.
Accompanying the game wardens in their search includes the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Texas State Park police officers and several local fire departments in East Texas.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the Texas Game Wardens said.
Animal shelter euthanasia policy
SMITH COUNTY — With local rescue groups’ demands for transparency following the euthanization of a dozen dogs, the Smith County Animal Shelter brought a set of updated policies to the Commissioners Court on Tuesday.
Pawsitive Place Rescue and Nicholas Pet Haven publicly criticized the recent euthanizations, saying the county failed to give rescue groups adequate notice or time to intervene, despite their past success in pulling dogs from the list
“We learned that multiple dogs at Smith County Animal Control were euthanized without any code red notification to rescues or the public,” Pawsitive Place Rescue said on Facebook. “No warning. No call for help. No chance for the community to step in and do what we have proven we can do when given the opportunity.”
At Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, the animal shelter outlined updated policies on its tier system and euthanasia protocols, emphasizing that it operates as an open-intake facility.
Continue reading Animal shelter euthanasia policy
CHRISTUS donates 20K to food bank
TYLER – In celebration of its 10th anniversary in Tyler, CHRISTUS Health is honoring a decade of service rooted in dignity, integrity and excellence to the community with a donation to the East Texas Food Bank, supporting ten partner food pantries across the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System area.
In a release from CHRISTUS, the $10,000 donation targets food insecurity, a priority identified through CHRISTUS Health’s community health needs assessment. In a surprise announcement, the East Texas Food Bank shared that an anonymous donor has matched the $10,000.
The food bank estimates that the $20,000 contribution will feed approximately 100,000 families across East Texas.
Continue reading CHRISTUS donates 20K to food bank
Lake water study approved
MARION COUNTY – The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District approved a water availability study for Lake O’ the Pines in Marion County on Monday, aimed at increasing water use and storage for local cities dealing East Texas’ growing population. According to our news partner KETK, this analysis also seeks to address public concerns that arose last year amid talks of selling water from Lake O’ the Pines to the DFW Metroplex.
Carollo Engineering, an Austin-based firm, was selected to conduct the study. This comprehensive review will explore how the district can more effectively utilize Lake O’ the Pines’ water resources in the future.
Osiris Brantley, general manager for the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District, noted the community’s apprehensions.
“There are a lot of concerned citizens who are concerned over us potentially selling water, so this is just a way to have experts look at everything, and hopefully, when the studies are done and presented to the public, that will ease public concerns so they can see the real numbers,” Brantley said.
Carollo Engineering indicated that the study could help protect the quality of water for East Texans. The firm stated that the study would enable those overseeing Lake O’ the Pines to make informed decisions for northeast Texas customers.
The study will employ various models to determine the best allocation of water to several cities within the district and to assess how much water can be stored at the lake throughout the year. Beyond water allocation and storage, the study will also address water supply needs during droughts or natural disasters that may disrupt normal operations.
The water availability study is expected to begin in approximately six months.
Update: authorities find lost man
UPDATE: KTBB spoke to Longview Police Department Public Information Officer LaDarian Brown. Officer Brown said that Ronald Williams was found safe Tuesday afternoon.
LONGVIEW — The Longview Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. According our news partner KETK and the police department, Ronald Williams was last seen walking on Ingram Street across from Alpine Village. He was wearing a beige polo shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
Officials described Williams as a Black male, approximately 5-feet-11-inches tall, and weighing about 180 pounds. He has gray and black hair, brown eyes and a tattoo of a cross on his forehead. Longview Police Department asks anyone with any information on Williams’ whereabouts to call 903-237-1199.
Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims’ families during legislative hearing
AUSTIN (AP) — One of the directors of Camp Mystic, the all-girls Christian camp along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country, offered a tearful apology Tuesday to the families of the 25 campers and 2 counselors killed in a 2025 flood.
“We tried our hardest that night. It wasn’t enough to save your daughters,” said Edward Eastland, a member of the family that owns the 100-year-old camp. “I’m so sorry.”
Eastland’s apology came as dozens of the girls’ family members sat just a few feet behind him during the second day of a special legislative hearing looking into the devastating July 4 flood. A written report of findings is expected later this year.
Eastland said he and his father Richard Eastland were on the campsite that night, and that they made a desperate attempt to save the girls when they realized that heavy rain had created a raging flood that ripped through the camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Richard Eastland died in the flood and Edward survived only after being swept into a tree.
“These girls (who died) were our youngest campers and their amazing counselors who we watched grow up,” Eastland said. “The world was a better place with them in it and the anger at us for not being able to keep them safe is completely reasonable.”
Britt Eastland, another director, said the camp will train counselors and stage drills for campers to prepare for floods, fire, tornadoes and intruders. Legislative investigators on Monday noted the camp’s previous lack of training as a critical problem that contributed to the deaths.
“All of these things should have been being done in the first place,” said Sen. Charles Perry.
Camp Mystic families are expected to testify later in the day.
Camp Mystic’s owners want to reopen in late May and have said they will only use parts of the camp that didn’t flood. They expect nearly 900 girls on campus this summer. Those plans have angered victims’ families, and some prominent state officials have called for state regulators to deny or delay renewal of the camp’s license, which is under review.
The Legislature doesn’t meet again until January 2027, and the panel does not control the review of Camp Mystic’s license.