AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew World Screwworm: A second flesh-eating screwworm case was confirmed in South Texas, prompting Canada to temporarily restrict livestock imports from Texas while officials push containment and urge vigilance for wounds in pets and animals. State Health & Agriculture: Texas DSHS says the outbreak likely traces back to Panama and warns livestock producers and pet owners to watch for larvae-stage damage as the state ramps up response. Data Centers vs. Texans’ Bills: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered PUC and ERCOT to stop data-center expansion costs from landing on residential ratepayers, including requiring data centers to fully fund needed electric infrastructure and pushing for water-efficient cooling rules. Houston Budget Fight: Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire’s $7.5B budget, including a new $5 monthly trash fee, as protesters erupted at City Hall. Energy & Markets: Wall Street swung on inflation and AI-stock jitters, while oil prices rose amid renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve keeps sliding toward Reagan-era lows. Texas Business: Austin-based NinjaOne raised $400M at a $12.3B valuation; Houston REIT Silver Star filed Chapter 11 again.
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