AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAirport Funding Fight: Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to pull state grants from Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental over Islamic foot-washing (wudu) facilities, calling them “illegal religious discrimination” and urging federal investigations. Education Watch: Texas released its 2026 A-F school accountability ratings, with 85% of rated campuses earning C or higher; Houston ISD’s state takeover timeline faces a setback as four elementary schools are now rated F. School Choice Numbers: More than 20,000 students have returned Texas school voucher funding after being awarded education savings accounts, according to a Dallas Morning News analysis. Public Safety: The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache training flights after a deadly crash near Fort Hood that killed two pilots. Houston Crime: Houston police say they fired on a gunman who allegedly shot at passing vehicles, sending three people to the hospital. Outdoor Life: Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2026-2027 go on sale Saturday, with new identity verification rules in place. Sports: The Chargers beat the Texans 27-7 in the preseason opener, while Texans backup QB Graham Mertz is feared to have suffered an ACL injury. Tech & Industry: Elon Musk’s Terafab chip factory plan in Grimes County is drawing resident backlash over its massive scale.
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