AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUT Austin backlash in GOP race: Texas Railroad Commission nominee Bo French is facing sharp criticism from fellow Republicans after posts claiming UT students celebrating the Longhorns’ comeback over Ohio State showed “foreigners” displacing Americans—despite UT data showing Texas residents make up 80.5% of recent enrollment. Weather and food costs: A Central Texas farm says extreme heat wiped out 100% of its outdoor crops, with USDA declaring a full weather-related loss and the owner taking on loans to recover. NFL, with Texas in the spotlight: Week 1 delivered major drama, including the Bills’ win over the Texans and a wave of social-media “trolls,” while Texas’ comeback over Ohio State vaulted the Longhorns to No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Energy infrastructure: Baker Hughes and Venture Global expanded deals for U.S. gas infrastructure, including pipeline compression work in Louisiana and modular liquefaction support for Plaquemines LNG. Local hunger pressure: An East Texas food bank says demand is rising as costs climb and SNAP changes squeeze households.
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