AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Grid Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy authorized emergency backup power for 17 states, including Texas, to reduce blackout risk as a heat dome pushes demand to the limit. The order runs until Aug. 3 and lets the Southwest Power Pool bring idle plants online if needed. North Texas Weather: Dallas-Fort Worth is stuck in triple-digit heat with daily heat advisories, high humidity, and lake levels reportedly dropping as the dry pattern holds. Texas Data Centers Under Scrutiny: Texas lawmakers are questioning whether the multibillion-dollar data center sales tax break still pays off, as projections suggest the incentive could cost the state billions more than expected. Workforce & STEM Pipeline: Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas is partnering with UT Arlington on an NSF-funded program linking students to real engineering work, including site visits and internships in Fort Worth. Education Funding Results: A new analysis finds Texas’ outcomes-based community college funding model is already boosting credentials, dual credit enrollment, and short-term certificates. Wildlife & Disease: A Texas explainer breaks down how screwworm spreads and why it matters for cattle and meat prices.
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