AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire & Drought: The Ross Fire west of Fort Worth has burned about 90,400 acres and is 76% contained, with extreme dryness and long dry stretches still slowing crews. Heat & Climate: Copernicus reports August was Earth’s hottest month on record, pushing global temperatures well past the 1.5°C Paris threshold. Water & Public Health: Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed fish kills in Houston-area waterways are linked to recent rainfall, while the Valley’s fast-food drive-through boom raises concerns about poor air quality. Wildlife & Agriculture: Texas crews trained for dolphin rescues ahead of resuming Gulf gillnet sampling, and officials warned hunters about New World screwworm. Energy & Materials: Texas A&M–Corpus Christi qualified for the Texas University Fund, with potential up to $30M a year for research tied to coastal resilience and environmental protection. Policy & Accountability: Texas AG Ken Paxton faced Trump’s mockery at the GOP convention as political heat rises around Texas races.
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