Brad Burt
Reporter, Texas Public Radio, KTTZReporter, Texas Public Radio, KTTZ
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Farmers say employing temporary foreign workers could help lower costs. But some still rely on immigrants who can work year round. The U.S. Labor Dept. has warned that a worker shortage is quote, “threatening the stability of domestic food production and prices.” -
The measles outbreak is not easing up around the country. The CDC reports 884 confirmed cases nationwide, three times the number of cases in 2024. In West Texas, where the outbreak started, pediatricians are concerned about potentially more children being exposed to the virus.
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A fastmoving wildfire in the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, leading to evacuations and power outages as firefighters struggle to control the burn.
