AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHill Country Animal Alert: A giraffe named Gracie escaped Cedar Hollow Ranch near Leakey and has been missing for nearly two weeks, with a $5,000 reward and search efforts complicated by rugged, private lands. Public Safety & Crime: Texas City police say a 21-year-old is in custody after a deadly double shooting; one victim died and charges include murder and aggravated assault. Livestock Health: New World screwworm cases climbed to 19 nationwide, with most in Texas and new detections in Terrell County prompting expanded quarantines. Energy & Growth: Texas Energy Fund approved loans for two new West Texas power plants, adding 860 MW, as data centers keep driving demand. Weather Watch: A Saharan dust plume is forecast to move into Texas late Sunday or early Monday, bringing hazy skies and possible air-quality impacts. Education Policy: The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to a Bible reading list for public schools, with debate over costs and religious content. Politics: Texas Democrats head to their convention with optimism, but questions remain ahead of November. Health Policy: The Pentagon restored mandatory flu shots for recruits after an outbreak sickened nearly 300 at Lackland. Courts & Religion: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Gateway Church and former pastor Robert Morris of misusing tithes, citing religious liberty protections.
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