AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Funding: The CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System faces steep cuts in the Trump budget plan, raising alarms that the U.S. could lose a key early-warning tool as a newer COVID “cicada” variant spreads. Texas Animal Health: Vets warn Texas cat owners about “bobcat fever” (cytauxzoonosis), carried by Lone Star ticks, as the tick season ramps up. Energy Costs: A Texas lawmaker points to supply shortfalls and rising demand (including data centers) as a major driver behind soaring summer electric bills. Space & Tech: SpaceX schedules its first West Coast June launch from Vandenberg, sending 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Local Water Infrastructure: Corpus Christi delays a decision on its Inner Harbor desalination plant, tabling the vote to September after long debate over environmental impacts. Healthcare Realities: CMS nursing-home star ratings keep rolling in across Texas counties, showing a wide spread between top performers and facilities with fines and penalties. STEM & Education Partnerships: Qatar Foundation announces new study-abroad partnerships with U.S. universities including Prairie View A&M in Texas.
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