AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTexas 4th of July travel safety: AAA Texas says 5.7 million Texans will hit the road for Independence Day, with TxDOT stepping up enforcement July 2-5 after recent holiday crash/fatality totals. Weather Watch: Houston-area forecasts call for hot, muggy conditions with a few storms possible Thursday and spotty rain chances over the holiday weekend. Data centers vs. rural communities: Gov. Greg Abbott renewed calls to block AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods, arguing they should bring their own power and water and avoid shifting costs to residents. Public health in schools: New state data shows measles vaccination coverage for Texas kindergarteners edged up, while opt-outs via conscientious exemptions rose after the 2025 outbreak. Energy reliability funding: Abbott announced more than $22 million in Texas Energy Fund grants for grid upgrades in the Panhandle. Local business & community: Anthony’s River Oaks launched a new weekday Italian lunch menu, and Texas Precious Metals unveiled a Guinness-record 2,500-troy-ounce silver coin tied to America’s 250th. Sports: The Twins beat the Astros 8-3 as Houston’s Raynel Delgado left with an injury; the Rangers host Detroit in Arlington for a key series opener.
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