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Data Centers & Power Politics: Google is pledging $6 million to West Texas communities after backlash over a fast-growing data center footprint, as residents push for real partnership instead of promises. Local Governance: Houston City Council is set to vote on a “Right to A/C” ordinance requiring working refrigerated air conditioning in rentals, while a council member also launches a free portable A/C giveaway for seniors, low-income residents, disabled veterans, and people with disabilities. Housing & Growth: A WalletHub report puts Frisco and McKinney at the top of U.S. housing markets, highlighting Texas’ homebuilding and job growth. Energy Markets: Oil futures rise for a fourth straight session as Strait of Hormuz tensions keep supply risk front and center. Business & Health: Costco plans a limited rollout of Medicare Advantage plans with SCAN Health Plan, expanding the retailer’s healthcare push. Education & Workforce: TSTC-Marshall held its first Building Construction program graduation, with students earning certificates after the program launched in fall 2025. Tech & Security: Brinqa acquired PlexTrac to close the “CTEM loop,” aiming to prove remediation actually works. Legal & Families: A Dallas court custody fight continues in a Texas surrogacy case involving a baby who received heart surgery after a dispute over medical care.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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