AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoNew World screwworm response: Texas Farm Bureau and state/federal partners are stepping up surveillance and guidance as the flesh-eating parasite returns, with a Heart of Texas update set for June 24 in Brownwood and producers urged to watch, report, and act fast. Education: STAAR results for Texas grades 3-8 show reading gains while math still lags, according to a new analysis tied to the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 release. Local media leadership: UT Austin named Gerald Johnson interim general manager of KUT Public Media a day after Debbie Hiott was fired amid a dispute over the KUT Festival. Tech and energy: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor aimed at detecting EV battery thermal runaway, while TDK Ventures backed Aston Power to speed up “time-to-power” for AI data centers. Weather and safety: Flooding and heat risks are in the mix for Central Texas as storms and high temperatures threaten travel plans. Sports: The Big 12 sued Texas Tech over transfer QB Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility as he plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
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