News from August 2022
120 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Aug. 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2022
There were 120 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
740 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2022
There were 740 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 9.6% decrease from the previous week.
792 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2022
There were 792 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 0.5% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott Appoints Strother To 249th Judicial District Court
By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tiffany Strother to the 249th Judicial District Court in Johnson and Somervell Counties, effective October 1, 2022, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified.
Abbott as immigration problem worsens: 'We're doing Biden's job to secure the border'
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 31, 2022
As the illegal immigration problem at the southern U.S. border becomes increasingly worse, former high-ranking officials and illegal immigration experts are raising alarm at the human rights violations being committed at the border.
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending August 13?
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1046 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting
By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has increased the reward amount of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification of stash houses used in transnational criminal activity.
156 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2022
There were 156 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 2.5% decrease from the previous week.
159 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending Aug. 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2022
There were 159 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
1043 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending August 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1043 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 13.
230 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2022
There were 230 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 5% increase over the previous week.
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $85 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan
By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the unanimous adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee
By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shirlene Samuel, D.O. to the Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2024.
Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Aug. 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2022
Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2022
By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 8, 2022, and amended that declaration on July 15, 2022, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in several counties;
111 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 29, 2022
There were 111 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 18.4% decrease from the previous week.
192 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 29, 2022
There were 192 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 2% decrease from the previous week.
CDC estimates 756 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending August 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 29, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 756 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 13.
Governor Abbott Invites RGV, South Texas, Statewide Communities To Film Friendly Texas Workshop In McAllen
By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today invited communities in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, and from across the state to participate in a Film Friendly Texas Workshop on Wednesday, October 5, in McAllen.
549 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending Aug. 13
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 29, 2022
There were 549 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 20.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
