AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTexas Policy & Health: New THC rules are reshaping what’s legal in the Lone Star State, with enforcement and product bans driving confusion for shoppers and retailers. Public Health Watch: Hays County reported a fourth West Nile virus-positive mosquito trap, urging residents to cut standing water and use EPA-approved repellent. Wildfire Science: A University of Texas at Arlington researcher explains how intense wildfires can generate their own extreme weather, including fire tornadoes and lightning-driven storms. Local Government & Transit: Texas Transportation Commission approved more than $154 million in transit funding statewide to expand rides for seniors, people with disabilities, and rural and urban communities. Education & Health Leadership: UAMS named Wendy N. Nembhard as dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and set movement controls and surveillance to protect animals and the food supply.
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