News from October 2022
CDC estimates 863 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending October 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 863 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 15.
212 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2022
There were 212 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 2.9% increase over the previous week.
500 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2022
There were 500 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 20.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
147 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 29, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2022
There were 147 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 11.4% increase over the previous week.
More than 79,000 dead on Texas roads. It’s time to care
By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022
The cell phone video from Easter Sunday shows the convertible Chevy Corvette going 110 mph on Dumas Highway in Amarillo.
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To Statewide Hiring Fair
By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the 2022 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide veterans hiring fair November 1 through November 18, with in-person and virtual events across the state.
92 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 29, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
There were 92 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 1.1% decrease from the previous week.
Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Texas during week Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
Texas' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
61 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 29, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
There were 61 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 29, 2022, a 29.8% increase over the previous week.
VA Purchase Loans in Texas average $367,374 for Q4 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Texas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $367,374, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
CDC predicts 804 people in 45-64 age group in Texas died during week ending October 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 804 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 15.
592 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
There were 592 deaths from cancer reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 23.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas: 899 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2022
There were 899 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
111 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 29, 2022
There were 111 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Week of October 15: 173 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 29, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 173 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending October 15.
154 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 29, 2022
There were 154 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Representative Flynn
By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of State Representative Dan Flynn
64 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 28, 2022
There were 64 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
137 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Oct. 15
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 28, 2022
There were 137 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Security Efforts Amid Historic Crisis
By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
