The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather could play a role.

LUBBOCK, Texas — A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month and the first from measles in the U.S. since 2015.

The Houston Cougars clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title for the second straight year Monday with a 69-61 win over Texas Tech. Kelvin Sampson 's squad left a parting message for the Red Raiders shortly before the Cougars left Lubbock.

Former Red Raider and current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was greeted with thunderous cheers as he was shown on the video board in his seat next to the Texas Tech bench along with his wife, Brittany.

HOUSTON — The first death linked to the west Texas measles outbreak is creating growing concern for parents and doctors across the country. "The measles infection historically has been known to be one of the most infectious viruses out there," said Chief Medical Officer at Texas Children's Pediatrics Sapna Singh.

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In-state rivals clash today in Big 12 action as No. 5 ranked Houston takes on No. 10 Texas Tech live from Lubbock, Texas.

A top-10 Big 12 showdown takes center stage on ESPN's Big Monday as No. 5 Houston visits No. 9 Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.

Milos Uzan scored a career-high 22 points and No. 4 Houston clinched at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with a 69-61 victory over 10th-ranked Texas Tech.