News from November 2022


 177 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

177 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 177 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 228 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

228 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 228 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 173 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

173 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 173 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 58 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

58 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 58 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 26.1% increase over the previous week.


 134 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

134 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 134 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


Analysis: Top five early COVID reopening states, including Texas, have significantly higher test scores than bottom five late opening states

Analysis: Top five early COVID reopening states, including Texas, have significantly higher test scores than bottom five late opening states

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test score results were released demonstrating an overall decline in student achievement in the areas of math and reading nationwide. The data shows states with less restrictive COVID-19 measures scored significantly higher than those states with strict COVID regulations and mandates.


Texas: 50 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

Texas: 50 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 50 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending October 29.


Texas ranked 11th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 8.1% in Q3 2022

Texas ranked 11th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 8.1% in Q3 2022

Texas ranked 11th in the nation in the third quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 8.1 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.


 81 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

81 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 81 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 14.1% increase over the previous week.


How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending October 29?

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending October 29?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1127 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 29.


 857 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

857 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 857 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, no changes from the previous week.


Local doctor says people who suffer from chronic sinus issues risk developing erectile dysfunction

Local doctor says people who suffer from chronic sinus issues risk developing erectile dysfunction

People who suffer from chronic sinusitis are at risk of developing erectile dysfunction.


 957 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

957 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 957 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 11.7% increase over the previous week.


 28 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Oct. 29

28 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Oct. 29

There were 28 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 105 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

105 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 105 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 73 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

73 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Nov. 12

There were 73 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 228 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

228 people die in Texas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 228 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 5% decrease from the previous week.


 46 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Nov. 5

46 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Nov. 5

There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 177 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

177 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 177 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 3.8% decrease from the previous week.


1122 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

1122 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1122 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 29.