News from May 2022


664 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending May 14

664 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending May 14

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 664 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 14.


11,284 businesses in Texas have between 100 and 249 employees in 2019

11,284 businesses in Texas have between 100 and 249 employees in 2019

There were 11,284 businesses in Texas with between 100 and 249 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


 168 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 28, 2022

168 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 168 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 12% decrease from the previous week.


Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For City Of Uvalde, Expedites State And Local Resources Providing Assistance To Community

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For City Of Uvalde, Expedites State And Local Resources Providing Assistance To Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a state of disaster has been declared in the City of Uvalde following the shooting on May 24 at Robb Elementary School.


 197 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 28, 2022

197 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 197 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 2.5% decrease from the previous week.


 30 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending May 14

30 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending May 14

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending May 14, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending May 14

Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending May 14

Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


 164 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 28, 2022

164 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 164 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 4.5% increase over the previous week.


20,933 businesses in Texas have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019

20,933 businesses in Texas have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019

There were 20,933 businesses in Texas with between 50 and 99 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


Governor Abbott Honors U.S. Service Members At Memorial Day Event, Celebrates Boy Scouts At Cabin Re-Dedication Ceremony In Longview

Governor Abbott Honors U.S. Service Members At Memorial Day Event, Celebrates Boy Scouts At Cabin Re-Dedication Ceremony In Longview

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the keynote address at the A Day of Thanks and Remembrance Memorial Day event at Teague Park in Longview. Addressing a packed crowd of families, law enforcement, and veterans, the Governor honored the men and women who have died in service to the United States and reminded Texans of the tremendous gratitude all Americans owe to those who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom.


Texas man dies on Feb. 25 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Texas man dies on Feb. 25 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

A Texas man, 89, passed away on Feb. 25 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).


 106 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 28, 2022

106 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 106 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 0.9% decrease from the previous week.


VAERS: man from Texas dies on Feb. 25 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

VAERS: man from Texas dies on Feb. 25 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

A Texas man, 59, passed away on Feb. 25 after receiving the Pfizer-biontech COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).


 429 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending May 14

429 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending May 14

There were 429 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending May 14, making up 21.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


CDC estimates 539 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending May 14

CDC estimates 539 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending May 14

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 539 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 14.


 71 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending May 28, 2022

71 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 71 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 6% increase over the previous week.


Hispanic deaths in Texas decrease to 568 in week ending May 14

Hispanic deaths in Texas decrease to 568 in week ending May 14

There were 568 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending May 14, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Texas: 880 Hispanic lives lost in week ending May 28

Texas: 880 Hispanic lives lost in week ending May 28

There were 880 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending May 28, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


 34 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 28, 2022

34 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 28, 2022

There were 34 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 30.6% decrease from the previous week.


Week of May 14: 561 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

Week of May 14: 561 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 561 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 14.