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Collin County authorities warn that someone with measles was in Plano

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Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County on April 10 and April 11 has tested positive for measles.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be transmitted from person-to-person through the air or contaminated surfaces. Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area. Measles can lead to serious health complications.

This individual visited three shopping venues while infectious. Where does someone with measles shop?

Exposure Locations & Dates:

Walmart, 6001 N. Central Expwy. Plano

April 10, exact time unknown
April 11, at 9 pm
April 12, at 1 am

Ross Dress For Less, 3300 N. Central Expwy. Plano

April 11, 5-10 pm

Dollar Tree, 2404 K Ave., Plano

April 11, evening, exact time unknown

Anyone who was at any of these locations during the specified dates and is not vaccinated against measles or is unsure of their immunity may be at risk of contracting measles.

What You Should Do
Anyone who was at the venues on the dates listed above should monitor themselves for measles symptoms through April 20, 2025.

Symptoms include: fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis), Koplik’s spots — small white spots with bluish-white centers found inside the mouth, skin rash made up of large, flat blotches

Anyolne who develops measles symptoms should stay home and away from others.

Anyone who was at one of the venues on the dates and times listed above and is unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised (receiving treatment that would result in immune system suppression, or have an immune system disease), should contact their health-care provider immediately to discuss the possible exposure. Call before visiting a clinic or hospital to prevent possible exposure to others.

Collin County Health Care Services is collaborating closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services to monitor this situation.

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Texas romances as the No. 3 best state for singles in new report

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Texans are in the right place to find love.

Finding love in the Lone Star State is easier than almost anywhere else in the country, so says a new study.

Texas ranked as the third best state for singles in WalletHub's annual "Best and Worst States for Singles" report, which compared all 50 states based on their "dating economics" (cost of living metrics and date-related costs like average price for coffee or a haircut), dating opportunities (such as an "openness to relationships" score or the share of single adults), and a romance and fun ranking (calculated based on various entertainment venues and attractions per capita).

WalletHub said Texas is the fourth most "romantic and fun" state for singles, and it ranked No. 6 nationally for its ample dating opportunities. In the dating economics category, Texas came in 18th.

For the second year in a row, Texas tied with California for the most movie theaters per capita, and it landed in a four-way tie with California, New York, and Florida for the highest number of restaurants per capita.

In Dallas, many of the best local restaurants are gearing up for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend with dinner and drink specials and decadent desserts. Or singles can skip a traditional dinner and instead impress their date by taking them to a romantic Valentine's-themed event.

The report's author said Texas offers "endless opportunities" for singles to find love because of its diversity, dense population, and its numerous date venues. Texans are also much more open to relationships than residents in other states, the report found.

"People in the Lone Star State are less likely than people in most states to show signs of 'attachment avoidance,' or discomfort with intimacy, based on nationwide psychological surveys," the report said. "In other words, if you’re looking for commitment, Texas is a good place to search."

WalletHub also gave a small shout-out to Texas' booming economy and high employment growth rates, which show the state has "a robust job market and expanding opportunities for workers across a wide range of industries."

The top 10 best states for singles in 2026 are:

No. 1 – Florida
No. 2 – New York
No. 3 – Texas
No. 4 – California
No. 5 – Illinois
No. 6 – Wisconsin
No. 7 – Pennsylvania
No. 8 – Massachusetts
No. 9 – Ohio
No. 10 – Minnesota

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