News from June 2022
38 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 28, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 2, 2022
There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, no changes from the previous week.
62 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 28, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 2, 2022
There were 62 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 6.9% increase over the previous week.
Texas: 64 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 14
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 2, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 64 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 14.
Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Provide Strategies To Make Texas Public Schools Safer
By Press release submission | Jun 2, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Commissioner Mike Morath directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Fuel Analysis: Average Texas driver will spend $88.38 more on gas this June
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
The average price of regular gas in Texas in June is $4.30 per gallon.
2,658 businesses in Texas have between 250 and 499 employees in 2019
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
There were 2,658 businesses in Texas with between 250 and 499 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
VA provides 24.6% more purchase loans in Texas for 2020 vs. 2019
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
The number of VA purchase loans in Texas for 2020 was 48,902 and totaled $13.7 billion.
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending May 14?
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 739 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 14.
18 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending May 14
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
There were 18 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending May 14, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Requests Special Legislative Committees To Provide Solutions To Protect All Texans Following Shooting At Robb Elementary School
By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a joint letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan requesting the Texas legislative leaders convene special legislative committees following last week’s tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For June 2022
By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June.
Governor Abbott Calls For Immediate School Safety Review Of Texas Public Schools
By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Dr. Kathy Martinez-Prather directing the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to begin immediately conducting comprehensive school safety reviews to ensure all Texas public schools are following the appropriate procedures to maximize school safety.
Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million Investment To Establish Long-Term Family Resiliency Center In Uvalde County
By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) has made available an initial $5 million investment into establishing a long-term Family Resiliency Center (FRC) in Uvalde County.
Texas ranks third in total OASDI beneficiaries in 2020
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
There were 4,421,803 OASDI beneficiaries in Texas in 2020, ranking it third in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
684 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending May 28, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
There were 684 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 3.4% decrease from the previous week.
Texas ranked 12th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 7.4% in Q2 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
Texas ranked 12th in the nation in the second quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 7.4 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 with 521 being in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 521 deaths being in Texas, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.
657 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending May 28, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
There were 657 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 16.2% decrease from the previous week.
Texas ranked fourth in total VA home loans during 2020
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2022
Texas ranked fourth in VA home loans in 2020 with 103,707 loans issued.
