AGP Executive Report

Livestock & Public Health: Canada is temporarily restricting Texas livestock imports after a second New World screwworm detection in South Texas, with animals from Texas or present in the state within 21 days barred from entry—Texas officials are pushing back as quarantines and federal containment efforts expand. Courts & Sports: A Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction letting the Texas Tech QB play this fall despite an NCAA gambling ineligibility ruling; the NCAA says it will appeal. Space: NASA will unveil the Artemis III crew at Johnson Space Center in Houston, with the mission aimed at testing rendezvous and docking in Earth orbit ahead of a 2028 moon landing. Workforce & Tech: Meta is launching free data-center job training in Texas as part of a $115 million “America’s workforce academy,” targeting skilled trades needed for the data-center boom. Local Life: Waco Fire put a new hazmat truck into service, designed to keep crews inside and cooled during hazardous-material calls.

New World Screwworm: Texas’ flesh-eating parasite threat keeps escalating. USDA confirmed more cases, including a calf in La Salle County and a goat in Gillespie County, bringing Texas detections to four and the U.S. total to five. Trade & containment: Canada moved to temporarily halt certain livestock imports from Texas, citing precaution as officials expand quarantine and sterile-fly releases. State response: Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level 2 and urged Texans to check animals daily and report suspected wounds. Public health ripple: Texas also faces mosquito-borne risk, with Lubbock health officials warning of West Nile-positive mosquitoes. Mental health & access: A national survey finds mental health concerns remain widespread among young adults, with cost and uneven access still blocking care. Community support: Free Mental Health First Aid courses are offered in the Brazos Valley. Education: Texas Tribune hosts a July 1 Austin symposium asking educators, “What makes a great school?” Infrastructure debate: Neighbors testified against a proposed 765kV transmission line across Central Texas.

Livestock & Food Safety: USDA says Texas’ New World screwworm detections don’t put the human food supply at risk, but the parasite is a serious threat to cattle, pets and wildlife; USDA and Texas officials are expanding quarantines, movement controls and surveillance, and releasing sterile flies as cases rise. Public Health & Water: A new warning highlights “brain-eating” amoebae risks tied to warm water and aging infrastructure, with Houston flagged among cities that could face higher exposure. Consumer Protection: Texas AG Ken Paxton announced an investigation into glyphosate residue in foods, sending Civil Investigative Demands to Bayer and PepsiCo. College Sports: A Lubbock judge granted Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the NCAA, restoring his 2026 eligibility (with a two-game sit). Workforce Development: The Texas Workforce Commission awarded $1.3M+ in grants to expand paid internship opportunities through the Texas Internship Initiative. Education & Training: UT Tyler is hosting a June 11 workshop for public educators on education law.

Livestock Health Crisis: Texas and federal animal-health officials are racing to contain the New World screwworm after two calves in Zavala County were confirmed infected, marking the parasite’s return to the U.S. after decades. Officials say the flies lay eggs in open wounds, and larvae can destroy living tissue—threatening cattle, wildlife, pets, and potentially rare human cases—while stressing it’s not a foodborne illness and inspected beef remains safe. State Policy & Business: Texas Food truck owners can start applying for a new statewide license that replaces many local permits starting July 1, aiming to cut costs and duplicate inspections, while local rules still cover zoning, fire code, traffic, and where trucks can park. Houston Weather: Southeast Texas is shifting from rain to hotter, humid conditions, with heat index values pushing above 100 degrees. Sports (Texas): The Rangers crushed Cleveland 10-0 behind Jacob deGrom’s shutout into the sixth and a big Texas offense; in NCAA baseball, Texas and Oregon meet again in Game 2 of the Austin Super Regional after Texas won Game 1 11-3. World Cup Build-Up: Houston businesses are gearing up for crowds ahead of the June 14 opener featuring Germany vs. Curaçao at NRG Stadium.

Weather Watch: South Texans can expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms Sunday, mainly near the Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads, with highs in the 80s near the coast and 90s inland; rain chances linger through the week with the best odds Monday and some areas possibly nearing 100 degrees later in the week. Livestock Health: The USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Zavala County, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to expand a statewide disaster declaration and accelerate plans for sterile-fly efforts; Canada also moved to restrict Texas livestock imports as a precaution. Public Safety: Milam County first responders carried out a swiftwater rescue Saturday night after heavy rain caused flooding, pulling people trapped on top of vehicles from Pond Creek. Local Events: The Wine & Clay Festival continues Sunday at Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock, with free admission and wine tastings available. Sports & Community: Texas opened the Austin Super Regional with an 11-3 win over Oregon, and the NBA Finals shift to Madison Square Garden Monday with the Knicks holding a 2-0 lead over the Spurs.

College Baseball: Troy punched its ticket to the Men’s College World Series for the first time in program history, beating Little Rock 7-2 to sweep the NCAA super regional. MLB (Texas): Tanner Bibee earned his first win of the season as the Cleveland Guardians shut out the Texas Rangers 6-0, with José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio homering. World Cup Prep (Houston): Downtown Houston businesses are gearing up for massive FIFA crowds, with hotel bookings rising and staffing ramping up ahead of Fan Fest and matchweek demand. Texas Sports TV: Pac-12 released 2026 football schedules and networks, including Texas State’s nationally televised opener vs. Texas on ESPN and multiple games on the CW, USA Sports and CBS Sports Network. Agriculture (Screwworm): Canada moved to temporarily halt livestock imports from Texas after New World screwworm was detected, tightening rules that could affect Texas ranchers and animal movement. Texas Recruiting: North Forney WR Briceson Thrower committed to Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Illinois.

World Cup Security: Houston’s NRG Stadium lockdown is now in full effect, with an 8-foot anti-climb fence, metal detectors, bag checks, drone mitigation, and heavy law enforcement presence as nearly half a million fans are expected through July 4. Immigration Funding Fight: The high-security push is colliding with a political dispute: Texas is threatening to pull about $110 million in FIFA public safety grants tied to Houston’s immigration ordinance and ICE cooperation. Livestock Emergency: A second New World screwworm case has been confirmed in Zavala County, renewing sterile-fly releases and movement controls as Abbott expands the state disaster response. Texas Heat & Flood Risk: North Texas faces a flood watch with heavy rain possible, while a major heat wave is forecast to bring dangerous triple-digit heat index conditions next week. College Sports Legal Fallout: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA reinstatement appeal is reported denied, leaving his options focused on a potential NFL path. Business & Growth: Fortune’s 2026 list shows Texas leading the nation in Fortune 500 headquarters, with Houston and Dallas among the top cities. Local Sports: The Astros return to a more regular lineup as Jose Altuve comes back, while the Rangers host Cleveland with Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager activated.

Cattle Health Crisis: The USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Zavala County, this time in a one-month-old calf, just miles from the first Texas detection—prompting tighter movement controls, more surveillance, and sterile fly releases. State Response: Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration and officials urged ranchers and pet owners to watch for wounds that won’t heal. Cross-Border Impact: Canada’s CFIA temporarily restricted livestock imports from Texas, citing the risk of the parasite spreading. Consumer/Local Life: Texas Parks and Wildlife reminded people not to touch baby wildlife, saying mothers often leave fawns alone for hours. World Cup Build-Up: North Texas transit and security ramped up for incoming fans, with DART adding service and more officers on the TRE and rail lines. Community & Sports: Texas won back-to-back Women’s College World Series titles, while Arlington’s historic Sheraton is set for implosion Saturday to make way for a new Loews hotel. Legal Watch: Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a first lawsuit targeting a rooftop solar company over alleged deceptive practices.

Livestock 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.

Livestock Health Alert: New World screwworm has been confirmed in a South Texas calf near La Pryor, prompting USDA and Texas officials to set up a 20-kilometer quarantine zone, restrict animal movement, ramp up surveillance, and release millions of sterile flies to stop spread. Public Safety & Food Supply: Officials say the risk to people and the food supply is extremely low, but ranchers are being told to watch for wounds and report suspected cases fast. College Sports Legal Fight: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is seeking a temporary injunction to overturn NCAA gambling ineligibility after allegations of repeated rule violations, with a decision expected this week. Texas Sports Spotlight: Texas won the Women’s College World Series title again, beating Texas Tech 4-1 in Game 2 as Teagan Kavan struck out five late and Kayden Henry homered. Local Business: Yesway says inside merchandise sales rose in Q1 2026 even as fuel prices climbed.

Livestock Health Crisis: USDA confirmed the first U.S. New World screwworm case in decades: a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County (La Pryor area), triggering quarantines and movement controls plus sterile-fly releases and expanded trapping. State-Federal Tension: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the federal response as “slow” and urged President Trump to take direct control. Public Safety Reassurance: Officials stressed the food supply is safe and the threat is to animal health, not meat or produce. Courtroom Update: In McKinney, prosecutors told a jury the killing of a teen at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense, as the trial of Karmelo Anthony begins. Sports—Local Spotlight: Texas opened the WCWS title series with a 7-3 win over Texas Tech behind Teagan Kavan’s complete-game effort and Katie Stewart’s homer streak. Business & Community: Riverbend Centre in Austin named Albert Mendiola as its new director for campus events.

Livestock Alert: The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades: larvae found in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County near La Pryor, triggering quarantines, movement controls, and expanded sterile-fly releases to protect Texas’ cattle industry. Public Health & Food: Texas also reported highly pathogenic avian flu in a dairy herd, with officials stressing pasteurization keeps the milk supply safe. WCWS Spotlight: In Oklahoma City, Texas opened the Women’s College World Series title round by beating Texas Tech 7-3 behind Teagan Kavan’s complete-game three-hitter and Katie Stewart’s homer streak, putting the Longhorns one win from back-to-back championships. College Sports Policy: A bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” backed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell would tighten rules on revenue sharing, endorsements, and in-season coach recruiting. Local Courts & Safety: A Houston family sued after a 9-year-old was allegedly shocked by an energized light pole at F.M. Law Park, and a Houston club raid led to arrests tied to unlicensed operations and alleged drug dealing.

Sex Crimes Sentencing: A Texas court sentenced Nigerian-born priest Anthony Odiong to life in prison for sexually assaulting parishioners, with parole eligibility after 30 years, after a Waco trial and jury verdict. College Sports Politics: Former Alabama coach Nick Saban testified for a bipartisan college athletics overhaul as the SEC and Big Ten push back on the bill, keeping the fight over player pay and transfer rules front and center. Texas Elections Spotlight: A Paxton-Trump White House meeting put the Texas Senate race in focus as Paxton seeks to consolidate GOP support for November. Medicaid Fraud Hearing: Brandon Gill opened a first hearing on alleged Medicaid waiver fraud in Ohio, arguing billions were lost to improper claims. World Cup in Houston: Diplo is set to perform at The Ranch Presents Pitch Live in EaDo as Houston ramps up FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities. Local Culture: STC Theatre & Dance launched its South Texas New Play Festival in McAllen, running June 26-27. Public Safety: An East Texas mother urged Toll 49 safety upgrades before any expansion after her daughter’s fatal crash. Environment: Five new Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests were found along the Texas coast, bringing this year’s total to 483.

Texas Politics: Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she’ll step down July 17, setting up a replacement appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott and a Senate confirmation fight. Public Safety & Courts: A Houston firefighter was arrested on a felony child grooming charge after an Austin County grand jury indictment; he’s been suspended pending the case. Immigration Enforcement: ICE arrested a previously deported illegal alien sex offender in Texas after local authorities cooperated and turned him over to federal custody. Violent Crime: A South Jones High School football star was charged with first-degree murder and ordered to be tried as an adult. Health: Texas expanded its newborn screening to include GAMT deficiency, adding a rare genetic disorder to the state’s panel. College Sports: The SEC and Big Ten said they don’t support the Protect College Sports Act as drafted, citing unresolved “critical issues.” Local Growth: Fort Worth data center debate escalated as residents push for a moratorium amid concerns over water use and noise. Weather: Houston faces a hot, humid week with scattered storms and a higher street-flooding risk later this week.

College Sports: The Women’s College World Series championship series is set for a Texas vs. Texas Tech rematch after both teams punched their tickets in Oklahoma City, with Game 1 Wednesday night and a rare off day between games. Politics & Elections: A new Texas Southern University poll finds Republicans and Democrats sharply split on what matters most—voter fraud versus preventing eligible voters from being turned away—highlighting deep partisan polarization heading into November. Public Safety: A widely shared range video is being used as a reminder to keep firearms pointed safely, after a shotgun discharged during handling even without the trigger being pulled. Local Business & Community: Zilker Media, an Austin PR and marketing firm, earned a spot on Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, while Brakes Plus is holding a Palestine grand opening June 6. Texas Culture: Fredericksburg made National Geographic’s list of “most charming” small towns, praised for its German roots and food scene.

Texas Politics: Texas Children’s Hospital must set up a detransition clinic and track “potential” gender-affirming care patients under a new settlement with the Texas AG’s office, with deadlines tied to the agreement’s effective date. Workplace Safety: A new report highlights that some states are leading on safety manager ratios, underscoring how employers are leaning on more training and compliance support as OSHA rules expand. Digital Law: Texas SB 2420’s app age-verification requirements are temporarily allowed to proceed after an appeals court ruling, even as the legal fight continues. Public Safety: Officials warn about hot-car deaths as summer heat spikes in South Texas, noting how quickly car interiors can become deadly for children. Business & Growth: Samsung says it’s moving its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Plano, Texas, by the end of 2026. Local Economy/Travel: Buc-ee’s will break ground on its first North Carolina location in Mebane on June 10, with opening pushed to late 2027. Sports: Texas’ Teagan Kavan shut out Tennessee twice to reach the WCWS championship series, while Jacob deGrom earned his 100th win as the Rangers beat the Cardinals 2-1.