News from August 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration For Uvalde County In August 2022
By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of Texas, do hereby certify that the shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in the City of Uvalde has caused widespread and severe damage, injury, and loss of life in Uvalde County, Texas
781 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2022
There were 781 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 8.4% decrease from the previous week.
811 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2022
There were 811 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 3.7% decrease from the previous week.
138 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2022
There were 138 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has plan to 'eliminate the property tax'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 24, 2022
Tired of paying property taxes and watching them steadily increase? One Texas group may have a solution.
TPPF's Ginn: 'Local property taxes are out of control' in Texas
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2022
Texas homeowners currently pay the sixth-highest property taxes in the nation.
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending August 6?
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1202 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 6.
Governor Abbott Appoints Yarbrough To Seventh Court Of Appeals
By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alex Yarbrough to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
154 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 23, 2022
There were 154 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 10.5% decrease from the previous week.
Death expectancy is exceeded in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 23, 2022
Texas's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
185 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 23, 2022
There were 185 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 7.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
216 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 23, 2022
There were 216 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 6.1% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott, TDI Announce Emergency Rule To Protect Weston Policyholders
By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued an emergency rule to protect Weston Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders this hurricane season.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Statewide Flood Response
By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at Dallas City Hall where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on the state's ongoing response to severe weather and flash flooding across Texas.
Governor Abbott Condemns Harris County Plan To Defund Law Enforcement
By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today denounced Harris County attempts to reduce funding available to two Harris County Constables' Offices for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
1237 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending August 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 23, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1237 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 6.
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Emergency Operations Center For Flood Response
By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) in support of the state’s response to flooding impacting communities across Texas.
196 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 22, 2022
There were 196 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 4.9% decrease from the previous week.
134 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 22, 2022
There were 134 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 4.7% increase over the previous week.
CDC estimates 866 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending August 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 22, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 866 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 6.
