News from August 2023
UFCU: Paul Koller appointed as Associate VP of Finance
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2023
On Aug. 29, University Federal Union (UFCU) announced the appointment of Paul Koller as the Associate Vice President of Finance. Bringing over two decades of experience in financial services management, Koller assumes this role within UFCU's executive leadership team, according to a press release.
19 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 29, 2023
There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 0.5% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
27 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 28, 2023
There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas ranks first in total VA home loans during Q2
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 27, 2023
Texas ranked first in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 9,768 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
773 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 27, 2023
There were 773 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 19.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
1,062 Hispanic people in Texas passed away in week ending July 15
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 27, 2023
There were 1,062 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Texas ranked 23rd in average VA home loan amount in Q2
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 27, 2023
With $361,693 in loans issued, Texas ranked 23rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
837 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 26, 2023
There were 837 deaths from cancer reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 21.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas ranks first in total VA home loans during Q1
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 26, 2023
Texas ranked first in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 10,849 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
Texas ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q1
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 26, 2023
With $362,730 in loans issued, Texas ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
Texas ranks second in total VA home loans during Q4 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 25, 2023
Texas ranked second in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 13,216 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
200 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 25, 2023
There were 200 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
147 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 25, 2023
There were 147 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Texas ranked 22nd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 25, 2023
With $367,817 in loans issued, Texas ranked 22nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
168 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2023
There were 168 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Sen. Cornyn leads passage of bill to address concerns arising from Chinese manufactured cargo cranes
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2023
On July 27, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) lead the passage of the Cranes of Concern at our Ports (CCP) Act alongside Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM). The legislation addresses potential security risks stemming from Chinese-made cargo cranes at U.S. ports, focusing on evaluating surveillance threats, operational disruptions, and potential impacts on national security.
Texas ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q3 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2023
With $361,751 in loans issued, Texas ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
107 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending July 29
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2023
There were 107 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending July 29, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.
Frost Bank: President Pat Frost is set to retire at the end of 2023
By Lone Star Standard Report | Aug 24, 2023
Frost Bank revealed on Aug. 1, that Pat Frost, group executive vice president of Cullen/Frost Bankers and president of both Frost Bank and Frost Insurance, intends to retire by the end of 2023, according to a press release. Frost, with a tenure that began in 1984, will retain a consultant role with the bank after his retirement.
Texas ranks third in total VA home loans during Q3 2022
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 24, 2023
Texas ranked third in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 13,158 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.
