AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTexas Flood Fallout: One year after the Hill Country floods killed 137, communities are rebuilding while questions linger about emergency planning and whether warning systems could have worked better, including a look at “cascading failures” at Camp Mystic and efforts to improve alerts. Grid Under Pressure: With triple-digit heat and ERCOT forecasting possible record demand, Texas faces mounting strain on the power grid and renewed calls for conservation during peak hours. Data Centers vs Rural Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott escalated criticism of AI data centers, saying rural neighborhoods shouldn’t bear the costs and pushing requirements like bringing their own power and water. Wildlife & Disease Watch: Texas and the region are tracking the New World screwworm outbreak, with more cases reported and stricter transport rules aimed at protecting livestock and wildlife. Industrial Footprint: Covestro completed its acquisition of two former Vencorex HDI derivatives plants, including a Freeport, Texas site, expanding polyurethane supply capacity in North America. Heat-Linked Risks Beyond Texas: A separate report highlights how extreme ocean heat is fueling extreme weather worldwide, adding to the backdrop for Texas’s own heat-and-storm concerns.
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