AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFlood Readiness: Severe weather in El Paso prompted evacuations at 16 homes and a vehicle water rescue; no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service is also putting more emphasis on flood response in its Skywarn training after the deadly Hill Country floods. Data Center Watch: Texas’s data center boom could reverse years of air-quality gains, while critics say permitting continued despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s pause. The TCEQ also shut down its online permit filing system after controversy over data center permits. Drinking Water: A Texas Christian University study estimates EPA monitoring may capture only 44% of average levels of 25 PFAS in U.S. water systems, suggesting “forever chemical” pollution may be undercounted. Wildlife Alert: New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas elk—the first U.S. detection in wildlife. Officials urge hunters and ranchers to watch for wounds and report suspected cases. Houston Recycling: The city is asking residents to drop off Halloween pumpkins for composting instead of throwing them away.
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