News from October 2022
105 people die in Texas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 1, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 6, 2022
There were 105 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 4% increase over the previous week.
29 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending Sept. 24
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 6, 2022
There were 29 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Governor Abbott Celebrates RGV LEAD, Education And Industry Partnerships
By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) for its work in developing education and industry partnerships that help students set and achieve college and career goals for an educated and highly skilled workforce in the Rio Grande Valley.
56 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending Sept. 24
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 6, 2022
There were 56 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
831 people die in Texas from cancer in week ending Oct. 1, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2022
There were 831 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 4.5% decrease from the previous week.
How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending September 17?
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1034 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 17.
862 people die in Texas from heart disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2022
There were 862 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 2.4% decrease from the previous week.
Governor Abbott Announces Winners Of Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Award
By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas public institutions of higher education honored with the 2022 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award by the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Veterans Education Program.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Monroe As Texas State Historian
By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as the Texas State Historian for a term set to expire on October 5, 2024.
69 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending Sept. 17
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 5, 2022
There were 69 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Fort Worth/Irving doctor says it's important for each patient to know that the office staff cares about them
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 5, 2022
Dallas Breathe Free offers an online quiz for potential patients to evaluate their symptoms.
Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Sep. 17
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 4, 2022
Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
97 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending Sept. 17
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 4, 2022
There were 97 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies used to hire faculty and staff at UT Rio Grande Valley: 'We can explore how our pedagogies can challenge inequities'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2022
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), under the UT System, has started hiring faculty and staff based upon diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standards. The UTRGV Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) functions as a “neutral fact finder” that administers the university’s equity policies and services, according to the UTRGV website. This includes guidance and training, adhering to the University Affirmative Action Plan and dealing with complaints.
Tarleton State University implements DEI screening process for job applicants to 'Enhance academic, financial, and wellness support'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 4, 2022
Tarleton State University, like sister schools in Texas, has recently devised a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standard for its campus, including recruiting efforts for new hires.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Mighty Energy Industry At Port Houston
By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' surging economy and jobs growth in our strong energy industry during a press conference with Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo and other energy industry leaders in Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces Edinburg Designated As Music Friendly Community
By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Edinburg, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott Statement On Loss Of Texas National Guard Soldier
By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the Texas National Guard soldier who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Eagle Pass
1003 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending September 17
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 4, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1003 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 17.
187 people die in Texas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 1, 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 4, 2022
There were 187 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending Oct. 1, 2022, a 6.5% decrease from the previous week.
