News from October 2022
CDC estimates 868 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending October 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 24, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 868 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 8.
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Proclamation For Uvalde County In October 2022
By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022
WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of Texas, do hereby certify that the shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in the City of Uvalde has caused widespread and severe damage, injury, and loss of life in Uvalde County, Texas
Governor Abbott Activates State Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threats
By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to move across the state today through early Tuesday morning.
206 people die in Texas from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 24, 2022
There were 206 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 12.6% increase over the previous week.
443 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 24, 2022
There were 443 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 19.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
132 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 22, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 24, 2022
There were 132 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 3.9% increase over the previous week.
CDC predicts 691 people in 45-64 age group in Texas died during week ending October 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 691 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 8.
784 Hispanic people in Texas passed away in week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
There were 784 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
538 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
There were 538 deaths from cancer reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
47 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 22, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
There were 47 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 30.6% increase over the previous week.
Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Texas during week Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
Texas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
93 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 23, 2022
There were 93 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 24% increase over the previous week.
131 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 22, 2022
There were 131 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
110 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 22, 2022
There were 110 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Week ending October 8 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 22, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 163 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending October 8.
Texas has 3rd highest property tax rate in US; Abbott calls for ‘largest property tax cut in Texas history’
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 21, 2022
One of the issues the Texas governor’s race hinges on might well be property taxes. With the Nov. 8 election right around the corner, both candidates for governor have promised to lower the financial burden to Texas homeowners, though with different remedies.
Operation Lone Star Combats Growing National Fentanyl Crisis
By Press release submission | Oct 21, 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.
93 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2022
There were 93 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
125 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Oct. 8
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 21, 2022
There were 125 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas Again Leads The Nation For Jobs Added
By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the September jobs surge in Texas following releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing Texas led the nation in jobs added over the last 12 months and broke the state’s all-time record for total jobs for the eleventh consecutive month.
