Texas and New Mexico's health departments said on Friday measles cases in their states have risen to 444, an increase of 74 infections since their last reports three days ago, as the U.S. deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in a decade.

The US has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the CDC said last week. Here’s what else you need to know about the outbreaks.

The measles outbreak that began in northwest Texas grew to 327 cases on Tuesday, with dozens more reported in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that nearly 70% of all cases in Texas have been in Gaines County,

UCLA has landed former New Mexico guard Donovan Dent, one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. Dent announced his decision to play at Westwood on Instagram on Friday, less than a week after opting to enter the transfer portal.

Donovan Dent, who won the Mountain West Player of the Year award with New Mexico this season, is transferring to UCLA.

Dent returns back to his home state after a breakout season with the Lobos where he earned Player of the Year honors in the MWC