The county is named for James Gaines, [3] a merchant who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1779.During the 19th century, the land had been occupied solely by Comanche and Mexican Comancheros, traders who had a thriving business with the Plains Indians.In October 1875, Lt. Bullis, who commanded the 24th Infantry Regiment, encountered a ...

4 days ago · At least 49 cases of measles, mostly in children, have been confirmed in Gaines County, Texas. Health officials suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected. At least 58 cases have been confirmed.

11 hours ago · The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Most of the cases are centered in Gaines County, which ...

9 hours ago · READ MORE: 15 cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions. At least three of the New Mexico cases are in Lea County, which borders Gaines County in Texas.

6 hours ago · Gaines County is the epicenter of the outbreak with 45 confirmed cases. The county had the highest unvaccinated rate in the state this school year at 18 percent, according to state health data. Texas allows for an exemption from immunizations for reasons of conscience, including religious belief.

4 days ago · The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases in the last four days, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in a statement Friday.

Feb 8, 2025 · At least 48 cases of measles — the vast majority of which were among children — have been reported in West Texas, marking an escalation in the recent outbreak. All but six of the current cases...

6 days ago · Health officials confirmed Tuesday that two dozen people have been identified with measles in Gaines County, Texas, which has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the entire...

Feb 10, 2025 · A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.

Feb 7, 2025 · A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level. In late January, two children in Gaines County were hospitalized for measles.