AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAnimal Health: Federal officials confirmed New World screwworm in an elk in Pecos County, the first detection in U.S. wildlife. Texas agencies are expanding surveillance as the parasite threatens livestock and wildlife. Election 2026: Texas Senate polls show Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico virtually tied, as early voting sets turnout records. Confusing mailers about transgender resources have surfaced in several regions; the advocacy group named in them says it did not send them. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Friday, Oct. 23, and eligibility is limited. Houston: City officials are considering new rules to keep gas stations away from residential areas after Riverside Terrace residents opposed a proposed development. Data Centers: A new study warns Texas’s rapid data-center growth could reverse air-quality gains, while reporting says the state continued issuing permits after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause. Van Zandt County: A mother and her four children died after an overnight mobile-home fire. The fire marshal’s office is investigating.
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