AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Rain & Flash Flooding: Texas is bracing for a life-threatening flash-flood week as forecasters warn of “considerable to catastrophic” flooding along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio, with some areas possibly seeing 10–20 inches of rain; Gov. Abbott issued disaster declarations for 59 counties and Austin/Travis County also moved to preemptive local disaster status. Flood Preparedness: Texas A&M AgriLife is urging ranchers and livestock owners to plan for river flooding and protect animals from contaminated water and damaged fences. Hill Country Response: UT Arlington is using a $4 million state grant to build a real-time flood warning system meant to help first responders after last year’s Camp Mystic tragedy. Invasive Species & Agriculture: A pasture mealybug outbreak has spread to 70 Texas counties, threatening hayfields and grazing; meanwhile, New World screwworm remains a concern as states tighten animal import rules. Data Centers & Water/Energy: Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, citing electricity, water, and noise impacts—while New York’s statewide moratorium adds pressure nationwide.
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