AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTexas Politics: Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio with Ken Paxton, even as leaked audio captures the Republican Senate nominee blaming the Iran war and soaring fuel prices for his struggling campaign. Democrat James Talarico leads in recent polls. Cost of Living: A new analysis estimates higher fuel and related costs have added $1,483 to the average Texas household’s expenses so far, with the total potentially reaching $2,367 by year’s end. Houston Hockey: The NHL is exploring Houston and Austin as possible homes for a second Texas team, though the league says it is not yet in a formal expansion process. Juneteenth History: Opal Lee marked her 100th birthday by launching construction of a 50,000-square-foot Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth. Execution Challenge: Attorneys are seeking to halt Jamaal Howard’s scheduled execution, arguing Texas’ pentobarbital may pose risks after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee. Grid Investment: A state-backed loan will support a 452-megawatt natural-gas power plant in Reeves County, expected to begin supplying ERCOT in 2027.
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