AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLivestock Emergency: Texas confirmed more New World screwworm cases, including a dog later reclassified to New Mexico, as USDA and state officials ramp up containment and sterile-fly efforts; Canada temporarily halted certain Texas livestock imports while it investigates. Energy & Growth Pressure: ERCOT warns Texas could hit record electricity demand this summer as heat and evening load strain the grid, while a data-center boom keeps driving new power-connection requests and raises reliability and water concerns. Politics & Power Maps: Republican redistricting is tightening the math for Democrats to win the House, with analysts saying the GOP’s structural advantage has grown. Schools & Funding: Spring Branch ISD says a TEA formula change cut expected state funding by $9.6 million, adding pressure ahead of budget decisions. Health & Consumer Safety: Texas AG Ken Paxton launched a glyphosate residue investigation into Bayer and PepsiCo, while a Houston biotech update announced progress in Coya Therapeutics’ ALSTARS trial. Local Business: The Pampered Peach opened a new Katy location, and First Citizens Bank named new leaders in equipment finance.
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