The measles outbreak in West Texas has surged to 48 confirmed cases, doubling since Tuesday, with most cases in unvaccinated children and expanding to nearby counties. All cases are linked to under-vaccinated communities, particularly a Mennonite group in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are roughly 82% among kindergartners. Thirteen individuals have been hospitalized, a significant increase in severity as Texas faces its worst outbreak in nearly 30 years. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, combat misinformation, and are boosting vaccination access in the area, with related cases also reported in Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum Counties.