AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Nile Watch (Hays County): A fourth mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus in San Marcos, with no human cases reported yet. Officials say they’re monitoring and urging residents to dump standing water and use EPA-approved repellents. Air Quality (Houston region): A federal judge ruled the EPA must enforce stricter PM2.5 limits, including soot, after groups sued—potentially pushing Texas regulators to act on pollution tied to respiratory and heart disease. Transit Funding (Statewide): The Texas Transportation Commission approved $154M for public transit, including accessible vehicles and curb-to-curb rides for seniors and people with disabilities. Heat & Storms (Katy/North Texas): Heat advisories hit Katy with heat index values around 107–110, while North Texas gets a brief humidity break before triple-digit heat returns. Wildlife & Ecosystems (Research): New study finds rats on islands can reshape coral reefs by cutting seabird numbers, reducing nutrient “guano” that fertilizes reef life. Data Centers & Power (Texas): Coverage highlights how AI-driven power demand is straining grids and driving new debates over water and energy impacts.
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