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Measles vaccination rates low at some Houston area schools
SUMMARY: A measles outbreak in West Texas has led to 198 reported cases, with over 75% affecting children. Doctors attribute the rise in cases to low vaccination rates. Of the 198 cases, 80 were unvaccinated, and 113 have unknown vaccination status. Dr. Peter Hotz from Baylor College of Medicine warns that the situation will likely worsen. The CDC recommends a 95% vaccination rate in schools to prevent outbreaks. In Harris County, 4 school districts, including Houston ISD, have vaccination rates below this threshold, with some private schools seeing rates as low as 50%. An interactive map with vaccination rates is available on khou.com.
Measles cases increase in West Texas, prompting health officials to monitor low-vaccination schools closely.
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International charities and NGOs call for end to controversial Israeli-backed aid group in Gaza
SUMMARY: Dozens of international charities, including Oxfam and Amnesty, called for the disbanding of the Israeli and U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) due to repeated violence and chaos at aid sites. Since May 26, over 500 Palestinians have been killed near aid distribution hubs guarded by armed contractors, which Palestinians must travel long distances to reach. At least seven were recently killed seeking aid amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes that have killed thousands in Gaza since October 2023. The war has claimed over 56,000 Palestinian lives, with half women and children. Netanyahu will visit Washington to discuss the conflict and trade, amid mounting humanitarian crises including suspended dialysis services in Gaza.
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MAP: Which school districts increased teacher pay for the 2025-26 school year?
SUMMARY: For the 2025-26 school year, Central Texas school districts are setting starting teacher salaries amid budget planning. Of 58 districts, 19 have released salary data. Del Valle ISD offers the highest starting salary at $60,000, followed by Manor ISD at $57,669. Several others offer over $50,000, while a few remain below $50,000, with Mason ISD at $40,000. The state minimum salary increased by $300 to $33,960. Eleven districts raised starting pay, led by Llano ISD’s 8.5% increase. House Bill 2 allocates $4.2 billion for teacher raises, but retention funds apply only after three years, leaving starting salaries unchanged unless districts decide otherwise.
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The payment trick that’s costing used car buyers and sellers thousands
SUMMARY: As used car sales peak in July, scams targeting buyers and sellers are on the rise. John Mattery reports that counterfeit checks are a common trick, with scammers sending fake checks for more than the asking price and asking sellers to return part to a shipping company. Seller Matt Neff experienced this with his 1948 Packard. Buyers, like Dejan Wallace, can also be targeted on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, where sellers may rush sales and propose suspicious payments. To avoid losing money, never cash checks and send funds back or wire money to strangers, and always insist on in-person meetings and test drives.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a used car this summer, consumer experts say now is the time to be extra cautious.
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