AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Supply: Odessa has completed a $75 million treatment-plant upgrade, boosting capacity from 40 million to 55 million gallons a day. The project adds a new settling basin and replaces aging pipes and equipment. Methane Rules: At a Lubbock rally, President Trump announced plans to weaken Biden-era rules requiring oil and gas companies to curb methane leaks. The EPA proposal would ease standards for some wells and end a program targeting major leaks. Data Centers: Texas has suspended 17 data-center permits after an automated system kept approving applications despite a state pause, amid growing concerns about facilities’ energy, water and pollution impacts. Flood Recovery: El Paso County declared a disaster after storms flooded Horizon City and forced 16 households from their homes; most residents have since returned. Wildlife: A Texas hunter-harvested elk was the first U.S. wildlife case of New World screwworm, prompting calls for vigilance as the parasite spreads. Drought Outlook: A new study warns Texas lakes could yield 21% less water during severe drought than officials expect, even as forecasters see El Niño bringing moisture to drought-weary areas.
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