News from October 2022
131 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending Oct. 1
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 14, 2022
There were 131 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2022
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 14th day of October, 2022.
55 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending Oct. 1
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 14, 2022
There were 55 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
43 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending Oct. 1
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 13, 2022
There were 43 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Smith as Texas A&M hit with lawsuit over DEI hiring procedures: 'Discrimination is still illegal'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022
Garry Smith, a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, commented on a recent lawsuit filed against Texas A&M University.
128 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 8, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 13, 2022
There were 128 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 18.5% decrease from the previous week.
83 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 8, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 13, 2022
There were 83 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 21% decrease from the previous week.
Governor’s Office Of Economic Development And Tourism Recognizes Seguin Manufacturing Facility’s 50 Years
By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism today participated in Vitesco Technologies’ 50th anniversary celebration for the advanced manufacturing facility in Seguin.
Governor Abbott Highlights Surging Economic Growth At Asian American Alliance Of San Antonio
By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the abundance of economic opportunity across Texas and outlined examples of surging economic growth in San Antonio during his keynote address at the Asian American Alliance of San Antonio (AAASA) luncheon.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Corsicana
By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Corsicana will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Monday, October 17.
25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Oct. 1
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 13, 2022
There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending Oct. 1, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas: 51 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending September 24
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 13, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 24.
Analysis: Biden cuts Strategic Petroleum Reserve by 35 percent, presidential record
By Lone Star Standard reports | Oct 12, 2022
The U.S. strategic oil reserve, created to protect consumers against “economically threatening” disruptions in oil supplies, is now at its lowest level in 38 years.
842 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2022
There were 842 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 2.3% decrease from the previous week.
60 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Sept. 24
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2022
There were 60 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
879 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Oct. 8, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2022
There were 879 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 5.8% increase over the previous week.
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending September 24?
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1240 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 24.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series – Kerrville
By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Kerrville on Thursday, October 27.
90 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending Sept. 24
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 11, 2022
There were 90 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
178 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 8, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 11, 2022
There were 178 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 8, 2022, a 4.8% decrease from the previous week.
