AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLivestock Health Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, the first U.S. detection in decades, prompting quarantines, movement controls, sterile fly releases, and expanded border trapping to protect Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry. Govt Response: Gov. Abbott is set to brief Texans on the case alongside state and federal officials, as Mexico reports thousands of active cases. Family Planning: A new study ranks Texas near the bottom for people trying to have a baby, citing gaps in health care access, affordability, and child care costs. Education Funding: Texas school leaders say state funding still falls short of rising costs, even after last year’s $8.5 billion boost. Weather: North Texas faces scattered showers and storms with a flood risk Friday and Saturday, then hotter conditions build early next week. Outdoor Fun: Texas’ Free Fishing Day returns June 6 with no license needed statewide. Workforce Hiring: Luxe Global Consulting launches in Abilene with a skills-first hiring model aimed at widening access to jobs. Sports: Texas softball wins back-to-back Women’s College World Series titles, sweeping Texas Tech 4-1 in the final.
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