AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Fight in Taylor: A tract once sold in 1999 for parkland is now headed toward a $10 million data center deal, with neighbors—including longtime resident Pamela Griffin—challenging the project in court. World Cup Soft Power: Reuters reports international fans are posting about unexpectedly warm U.S. hospitality during the tournament, from friendly service to late-night retail. Public Safety—Lake Drownings: Texas water-safety groups and TPWD are pushing drowning prevention as multiple fatal lake drownings have been reported in East Texas. Immigration Enforcement Backtrack: DHS is reportedly moving to transfer or sell seven ICE detention warehouses after a costly expansion plan hit legal and infrastructure pushback. Texas Jobs: Texas added 17,800 jobs in May, keeping the state at a record 14.4 million total jobs. IVF Split in GOP: AG Ken Paxton says he supports IVF, breaking with the Texas GOP’s anti-IVF stance. Texas Rangers Expand Cold Cases: The Rangers’ cold case unit is growing statewide under Senate Bill 1 funding. New World Screwworm Push: Abbott launched a centralized screwworm website and urged Texans to inspect wounds and report suspected cases. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Arthur weakened after bringing flood concerns along the upper Texas coast.
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