AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Backlash in North Texas: Denton residents packed a council hearing supporting a temporary moratorium on new data center development, citing strain on the electric transmission system and near-capacity conditions, while city staff point to tax and electric return-on-investment from existing facilities. Statewide Permit Halt: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop issuing data center permits pending ERCOT’s audit, framing it as protecting Texans first and requiring projects to “pay their own way” on grid and water impacts. Flooding & Extreme Weather Watch: El Paso issued a flood watch with free sandbags ahead of more rain, while Houston County declared a state of emergency after weekend storms. Wildlife & Waterways: San Antonio’s river otters are back, raising questions about what their return means for local waterways. Coastal Ecology: Red tide was detected near Galveston as researchers monitor the Texas coast for spread. Public Safety: A Kaufman ISD student was taken into custody after allegedly bringing a gun to a junior high campus; no injuries reported.
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