AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers vs. Texas Water & Power: Texas AG Ken Paxton and state regulators are escalating scrutiny of data centers’ water reporting, with Gov. Abbott halting environmental permitting for new projects pending audits—adding pressure on developers and local communities already worried about impacts. Local Water & Ecosystems: Austin canceled a Lake Austin drawdown after business owners raised economic concerns, while San Antonio’s oyster-shell recycling program is helping rebuild Gulf reefs by turning restaurant shells into reef material. Wildlife & Public Health: A bat in Cedar Park tested positive for rabies, prompting warnings to avoid contact with wildlife; meanwhile, researchers say a jaguar “Cinco” has been spotted in new southern Arizona locations, underscoring the need for wildlife corridors. Community & Environment-Adjacent Growth: In Hooks, residents questioned the legality of a land sale tied to a potential data center; in Circle C, Austin residents raised traffic and environmental concerns about a large apartment plan near an elementary school. Wildfire Policy: State Sen. Kevin Sparks argues Texas should expand prescribed burning to cut wildfire fuel loads before sparks hit.
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