News from June 2022
32 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending June 18
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 30, 2022
There were 32 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending June 18, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
110 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 30, 2022
There were 110 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 4.8% increase over the previous week.
Governor Abbott Expands Border Security Operations
By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the expansion of the state’s border security operations by creating Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) strike teams, establishing new vehicle inspection checkpoints targeting semi-trucks, and the deployment of additional resources from the Texas Military Department to mitigate President Biden's growing border crisis.
Governor Abbott Appoints High, Figueroa To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori High and reappointed Rick Figueroa to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
57 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending June 18
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 30, 2022
There were 57 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending June 18, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
82 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 30, 2022
There were 82 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 10.8% increase over the previous week.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Launch One-Stop Website To Connect Texans With Family Resources, Health Care Services
By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is launching a new website to serve as a comprehensive resource for Texas families, including expectant mothers, new parents, and families at all stages of life.
710 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 29, 2022
There were 710 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 6.2% decrease from the previous week.
721 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 29, 2022
There were 721 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 5.4% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bickerstaff And Lunceford To Boards For Lease
By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff and Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands and the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands, respectively, for terms set to on expire on September 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Additional $105.5 Million For School Safety, Mental Health Initiatives
By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen announced the transfer of $105.5 million to support additional school safety and mental health initiatives through August 31, 2023.
Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners
By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021.
198 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 28, 2022
There were 198 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 0.5% increase over the previous week.
158 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 28, 2022
There were 158 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 1.9% increase over the previous week.
Governor Abbott Issues Letter To President Biden On EPA Plan That Threatens Oil And Gas Production In Permian Basin
By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan that could jeopardize a quarter of the nation’s gas supply.
121 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2022
There were 121 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 5.2% increase over the previous week.
161 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 25, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2022
There were 161 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 25, 2022, a 13% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott Announces GlobiTech Semiconductor Facility Expansion In Sherman
By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced GlobiTech, Incorporated (“GlobiTech”) will establish an additional manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. GlobiTech, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., provides silicon epitaxy products and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Finance Commission Of Texas
By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Bob Borochoff, Phillip Holt, and Deborah Scanlon and appointed Marty Green to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028.
June 23 sees Congressional Record publish “JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING-- Continued” in the Senate section
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 26, 2022
“JOSEPH WOODROW HATCHETT UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING-- Continued“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3137-S3144 on June 23
