My very first job, as a teenager, was working as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I lifeguarded all through my high school and college years.

There were plenty of frustrations for Columbia High School senior powerlifter Samantha Palacios, but the reward was worth it.

The number of measles cases has risen to 259 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas and two new counties report infections, according to state officials on Friday.