AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Weather in Texas: Catastrophic flash flooding hit Central and South Texas again, with the Guadalupe River surging fast and officials reporting at least two deaths and hundreds of rescues as residents were urged to move to higher ground; even as rain eased in some areas, river flooding risk remained downstream. Heat Safety After the Storms: North Texas is drying out Friday, but highs climb into the lower 90s with feels-like near triple digits, and hotter, drier conditions are expected through the weekend and into next week. Flood Relief Updates: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is set to host a virtual news conference to update the flood relief fund, covering both immediate help and longer-term recovery. Public Health Watch: East Texas health officials reported five cyclosporiasis cases, a parasite illness tied to summer produce and heat conditions. Climate Accountability Fight: A new climate report is fueling a major legal battle over whether fossil-fuel pollution can be linked to extreme weather impacts, with lawmakers and industry clashing over attribution science. Water Infrastructure Beyond Texas: A major biosolids and sewage treatment upgrade contract was awarded in Winnipeg, underscoring how wastewater modernization remains a key environmental need.
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