AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoScrewworm in Texas: USDA reports the New World screwworm fly has spread in domestic animals, with cases now concentrated in Texas and raising alarms for livestock and pet owners as officials tighten movement rules. Flood safety one year later: KWTX revisits Kerr County’s Guadalupe River disaster timeline, including how fast the water rose and why warning systems and camp safety planning remain uneven. Heat + power strain: With record summer temperatures stressing grids, federal guidance pushes data centers toward backup power to protect residential air conditioning during peak demand. Water monitoring for flash floods: Texas-based Levelynx is rolling out real-time flood and low-water crossing sensors for counties and emergency managers, designed to work without on-site power or internet. Wildlife + public lands: Texas Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for 2026-27 drawn hunt permits, with thousands of permits across dozens of categories. Invasive species prevention: TPWD urges boaters to “clean, drain and dry” to stop aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels from spreading between lakes and rivers. Local animal search: The search for Gracie the giraffe continues after she escaped a Hill Country ranch, with sightings trickling in but no confirmed recovery yet.
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