News from December 2022

85 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending Dec. 3
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 7, 2022
There were 85 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.

109 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Dec. 3
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 7, 2022
There were 109 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.

What was the highest salary earned by a not-for-profit executive in Texas in 2020?
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 7, 2022
The second highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Texas was paid by Texas Christian University, according to Non-Profit Light.

Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 19
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 6, 2022
Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1014 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending November 19
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 6, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1014 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 19.

First highest salary for a not-for-profit executive in Texas in 2020 is $8,523,346
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 6, 2022
The first highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Texas was paid by Christus Health, according to Non-Profit Light.

CDC predicts 813 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending November 19
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 813 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 19.

Texas: 841 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Nov. 19
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 4, 2022
There were 841 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending Nov. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Week of November 19: 631 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 4, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 631 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 19.

Texas deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Nov. 19
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 4, 2022
Texas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Week ending November 19 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 3, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 134 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending November 19.

Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on Nov. 28
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 2, 2022
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on Nov. 28.

Local doctor says people suffering from sinus problems should seek treatment as soon as possible
By Lone Star Standard Report | Dec 1, 2022
Sinus infections can lead to a loss of taste and smell.

Texas ranks third in total OASDI beneficiaries in 2021
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 1, 2022
There were 4,475,805 OASDI beneficiaries in Texas in 2021, ranking it third in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Texas: 60 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending November 12
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 1, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 60 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending November 12.

Number of VA loans issued in Texas a 55.4% decrease from Q3 2021 to Q3 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 1, 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 13,158 home loans totaling $4.8 billion in Texas during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Texas ranked eighth in nation with rental vacancy rate of 8.4% in 2021
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 1, 2022
Texas ranked eighth in the nation throughout 2021 with a rental vacancy rate of 8.4 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Governor Abbott Appoints Solcher, Schmidt, And Stanfill To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Daniel Solcher and Peggy Schmidt and reappointed Karen Stanfill to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2025.