AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Grid Stress: Fort Worth moved toward a temporary halt on new data center development, setting up a local commission to study power, water, and infrastructure impacts before any moratorium takes effect. AI Compute Deal: Riot Platforms signed a 20-year, 191-megawatt lease with Anthropic at its Rockdale, Texas campus, underscoring how AI demand is reshaping Texas power and real estate. Surveillance & Privacy: A court fight over Texas voter rules involving mail voting and voter assistance cleared a key hurdle at the Fifth Circuit, while separate reporting highlights misuse concerns around Flock-style license plate camera systems. Health Tech in Texas: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd in Longview performed its first Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to biopsy lung nodules with more precise navigation. Biotech/Research: A systematic review links higher ultra-processed food intake with lower levels of key nutrients, including vitamin A and E. Local Human Stories: Houston couples face refund uncertainty after the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closure; and a surrogate mother who fled to Texas gave birth to a baby with a severe heart defect amid a legal fight.
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