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Recent measles outbreak in Texas highlights urgent need for vaccination in Colorado
With the ongoing Measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.
Dr. Joshua Williams, a pediatrician at Denver Health, says that while Denver’s vaccination rates perform well compared to the state average, measles vaccination rates are below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
“Denver’s doing pretty well. We’re still below what we like to see, especially for measles vaccinations — 95% is where we want to be to prevent outbreaks of measles in our communities and in our schools,” Williams said, “but overall, compared to how the rest of the state looks, we’re doing pretty well.”
Schools like Stedman Elementary have a 93% vaccination rate which is stellar in comparison to other schools in the city. Williams emphasized the importance of community efforts in maintaining high vaccination rates.
According to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, schools like Ashley Elementary, McMeen, and Denver Green School are below the 95% threshold.
“People are kind of unaware if their child even has a vaccination card and when they might have gotten it in their home country. So sometimes there’s some reconciliation work that has to happen on the back end,” Williams said.
Symptoms of the virus include fever, dry cough, and runny nose. Measles signs and symptoms appear around 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
“A single infected person can rapidly lead to a community outbreak, especially in a setting where most people are under-vaccinated,” Williams said.
He adds that concerns about under-vaccination in low-income and immigrant communities are likely due to challenges like access, lack of knowledge, and record-keeping. In other parts of the state, like Elbert County, the percentage rate of those vaccinated against measles (76.3%) is far below 95%.
Williams says it’s concerning and there might be a bit of skepticism in some areas regarding vaccines. He reassured parents about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, urging them to consult trusted healthcare providers with any questions. He also stressed that vaccination benefits the individual and the entire community, preventing outbreaks.
J.J. Spaun is now a two-time winner of the Valero Texas Open.
The 2025 U.S. Open champion made an eagle on the par-4 17th hole to move to 17 under, good enough for a one-shot win. He also won the Texas Open at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course in 2022.
With the win, he takes home $1.764 million and heads into the Masters with plenty of momentum.
Here’s the breakdown of how much money each PGA Tour player earned from a $9.8 million purse at the Valero Texas Open.
Valero Texas Open 2026 prize money payouts
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings |
| 1 | J.J. Spaun | -17 | $1,764,000 |
| T2 | Matt Wallace | -16 | $741,533 |
| T2 | Michael Kim | -16 | $741,533 |
| T2 | Robert MacIntyre | -16 | $741,533 |
| T5 | Andrew Putnam | -15 | $378,525 |
| T5 | Ludvig Aberg | -15 | $378,525 |
| 7 | Kevin Yu | -14 | $330,750 |
| T8 | Chandler Phillips | -13 | $296,450 |
| T8 | Ryo Hisatsune | -13 | $296,450 |
| T10 | Si Woo Kim | -11 | $237,650 |
| T10 | Tommy Fleetwood | -11 | $237,650 |
| T10 | Austin Eckroat | -11 | $237,650 |
| T10 | Kristoffer Reitan | -11 | $237,650 |
| T14 | Andrew Novak | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | John Parry | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | Sudarshan Yellamaraju | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | Sami Valimaki | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | Eric Cole | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | Davis Thompson | -10 | $159,250 |
| T14 | Alex Smalley | -10 | $159,250 |
| T21 | J.T. Poston | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | S.H. Kim | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | Hideki Matsuyama | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | Maverick McNealy | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | Bud Cauley | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | Marco Penge | -9 | $95,550 |
| T21 | Sam Ryder | -9 | $95,550 |
| T28 | Nick Taylor | -8 | $71,540 |
| T28 | Zach Bauchou | -8 | $71,540 |
| T30 | Paul Waring | -7 | $60,025 |
| T30 | Mac Meissner | -7 | $60,025 |
| T30 | A.J. Ewart | -7 | $60,025 |
| T30 | Doug Ghim | -7 | $60,025 |
| T30 | Alex Noren | -7 | $60,025 |
| T30 | Kevin Roy | -7 | $60,025 |
| T36 | Billy Horschel | -6 | $48,673 |
| T36 | Austin Smotherman | -6 | $48,673 |
| T36 | Chris Kirk | -6 | $48,673 |
| T39 | Rico Hoey | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Matt McCarty | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Brandt Snedeker | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Brian Harman | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Taylor Moore | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Chad Ramey | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Kevin Streelman | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Christiaan Bezuidenhout | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Adam Schenk | -5 | $35,809 |
| T39 | Adam Svensson | -5 | $35,809 |
| T49 | Christo Lamprecht | -4 | $24,676 |
| T49 | Beau Hossler | -4 | $24,676 |
| T49 | Adrien Dumont de Chassart | -4 | $24,676 |
| T49 | Thorbjorn Olesen | -4 | $24,676 |
| T49 | Tony Finau | -4 | $24,676 |
| T54 | Bronson Burgoon | -3 | $22,834 |
| T54 | Vince Whaley | -3 | $22,834 |
| T54 | Gordon Sargent | -3 | $22,834 |
| T54 | Steven Fisk | -3 | $22,834 |
| T54 | Hank Lebioda | -3 | $22,834 |
| T59 | David Ford | -2 | $22,050 |
| T59 | Erik van Rooyen | -2 | $22,050 |
| T59 | Stephan Jaeger | -2 | $22,050 |
| 62 | Takumi Kanaya | -1 | $21,658 |
| T63 | Peter Malnati | E | $21,364 |
| T63 | Jordan Spieth | E | $21,364 |
| T65 | Mark Hubbard | 1 | $20,972 |
| T65 | Jeffrey Kang | 1 | $20,972 |
| T67 | Danny Walker | 2 | $20,482 |
| T67 | Will Zalatoris | 2 | $20,482 |
| T67 | Joe Highsmith | 2 | $20,482 |
| 70 | Luke Clanton | 3 | $20,090 |
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Epilepsy patients in El Paso will now be able to access the highest level of specialized care without leaving the region after Texas Tech Health El Paso and its academic hospital partner, University Medical Center of El Paso, earned a top national certification.
The National Association of Epilepsy Centers certified the joint program as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center on Friday, April 3. A Level 4 Epilepsy Center represents the highest level of care for patients with epilepsy, offering the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options, including complex surgical interventions. The designation is the first of its kind for the Borderplex.
Sushma Reddy Yerram, M.D., a neurologist with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Foster School of Medicine, shared that this certification means avoiding long-distance travel for their patients.
“With this designation, our epilepsy patients can receive the most advanced medical and surgical care close to home—eliminating the need to travel elsewhere,” Yerram said.
Before the certification, patients from El Paso and their families had to travel to Albuquerque, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin or San Antonio to receive level 4 of epilepsy care. Staying in El Paso means patients can remain close to their support systems of family and friends while receiving advanced care.
Texas Tech Health El Paso President Richard Lange, M.D., M.B.A., shared his pride in the efforts involved.
“This milestone reflects an extraordinary collaborative effort, and I’m incredibly proud of the team whose dedication made this historic achievement possible,” Lange said.
For more information on Texas Tech Health El Paso epilepsy services, visit ttuhscep.edu.
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