AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTexas Politics: Attorney General Ken Paxton urged national help in his tight U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, arguing Talarico is backed by big money and warning voters to keep Texas “red.” Election Watch: A resurfaced video has reignited scrutiny of Talarico’s past comments about his church and immigration, as both campaigns sharpen affordability and values messages. Public Safety: A former Montgomery County Jail detention officer was arrested and charged after investigators say he assaulted an inmate, with the sheriff’s office citing minor injuries and a civil-rights felony charge. Data Centers & Power: Amazon’s Pecos County plan for an AI-linked natural gas power plant is drawing fresh criticism over projected pollution, while President Trump weighed in calling Texas opposition to data centers a “mistake.” Local Government Finance: Moody’s upgraded Houston’s credit rating for the first time in about 12 years, pointing to budget moves that narrowed a projected gap. Weather & Community: North Texas stays near triple-digits, and East Texas gets a meteor-shower peak this week; meanwhile, Texas game wardens are offering a $1,000 reward after alligators were shot at a Fort Worth nature refuge. Sports: The Texas Rangers host the Orioles with a lineup featuring Jonah Bride, and Texas football fans are buzzing over a viral one-handed TD catch by WR Cam Coleman. Culture: Whitney Houston is honored with a first-ever Barbie doll ahead of her 63rd birthday celebrations.
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