AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBig Bend Border Buildback: Bulldozers have started clearing land in Big Bend National Park for roads and border barriers after last-minute pleas failed, raising alarms about habitat loss and public access near the Rio Grande. Severe Weather Watch: The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings across the Texas Panhandle, including Hartley, Dallam, and Oldham counties, with damaging wind gusts and hail. Heat + Power Strain: New Mexico’s grid hit record demand during punishing heat, a reminder of how extreme temperatures stress power systems across the region. Wildlife Habitat Gains: Texas Parks and Wildlife added nearly 3,000 acres in Stephens County for the new Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area, expanding public hunting access. Feral Hog Pressure: Texas neighborhoods are seeing rising feral hog damage as development pushes into hog travel routes, complicating control efforts and driving costly property damage. Schools + Indoor Air: Friendswood ISD delayed Westwood Elementary’s start after elevated mold levels tied to HVAC moisture spread, with HVAC and roof repairs underway.
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