AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoScrewworm Response: Texas is tightening the screws on the New World screwworm after new cases, including a statewide resource hub and guidance for shelters and pet owners—some out-of-state destinations are even pausing transport flights, raising fears of overcrowding and mass euthanasia. Public Safety Tech: Texas lawmakers moved to tighten robotaxi rules after incidents where autonomous vehicles blocked emergency access, pushing for licensing, emergency plans, and stronger enforcement. Health & Research: UT MD Anderson researchers say they’ve identified a new aging-and-inflammation pathway and blocked it with an existing FDA-approved drug, while multiple Texas universities and health groups are sharing alcohol-cancer and misuse risk findings ahead of a San Antonio meeting. Local Impact: Flooding in Houston County damaged roads and led to a teen’s body being recovered from a creek, and Texans on Mission is helping flooded Waco homeowners prevent mold damage. Sports & Climate: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s private jet travel is under fresh scrutiny for its carbon footprint during the expanded World Cup.
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