AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder & Wildlife: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun work tied to Big Bend National Park border-security plans, including new access roads and detection tech—drawing fresh pushback from conservationists and Texas leaders who say the area’s natural terrain won’t be changed much by barriers. Heat & Fire Risk: North Texas is bracing for another stretch of triple-digit temperatures with little relief and elevated fire danger. Data Centers & Power: Texas AI/HPC project “Project Big Pine” is being marketed with a “bounded risk” plan for operating power and first revenue, aiming to move fast on permitting and infrastructure. Water & Land Policy: The Interior Department finalized a major expansion of hunting and fishing access across 92 million acres of wildlife refuges, including new opportunities in Central Texas. Food Waste Innovation (Texas): A Plano teen built an ant-based aerobic digester prototype that tests at about 83% efficiency, targeting methane-cutting alternatives to landfill food waste. Local Waste Fees: Katy approved a 4.8% solid waste fee increase starting Sept. 1.
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