News from August 2022
492 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 22, 2022
There were 492 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 19.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Texas during week Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
Texas' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
74 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
There were 74 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 15.9% decrease from the previous week.
Week of August 6: 734 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 734 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 6.
515 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
There were 515 deaths from cancer reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Week ending August 20: 896 deaths among Hispanic people in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
There were 896 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending August 20, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
38 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 21, 2022
There were 38 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 11.6% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott Holds Statewide Weather Briefing As Excessive Rain, Flash Flooding Threatens Texas
By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today led a statewide weather call with more than 350 local emergency response officials, including mayors, county judges, first responders, and private sector partners, from all regions across Texas.
Week ending August 6 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 20, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 192 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 6.
102 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 20, 2022
There were 102 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
155 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 20, 2022
There were 155 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Operation Lone Star Provides Vital Relief To Overrun Border Communities
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to more than 296,000 migrant apprehensions and more than 18,700 criminal arrests, with more than 16,000 felony charges reported.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Continuing Jobs Surge In Texas
By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement celebrating the release of July employment numbers by the Texas Workforce Commission showing a continuing jobs surge in the Lone Star State.
116 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 19, 2022
There were 116 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
72 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 19, 2022
There were 72 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Faulkner To 478th Judicial District Court
By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wade Faulkner to the 478th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
247 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 13, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 18, 2022
There were 247 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 12.4% decrease from the previous week.
184 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Aug. 13, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 18, 2022
There were 184 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 11.5% decrease from the previous week.
19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Aug. 6
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 18, 2022
There were 19 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas: 65 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending July 30
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 18, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 65 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending July 30.
