AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: The U.S. and Canada say they’re “very close” to a final trade deal, with Ottawa pushing provinces to restock U.S. wine and liquor as tariff deadlines loom. Energy Markets: Oil jumped nearly 3% after Trump threatened “economic war” on Iran, reviving supply worries tied to Hormuz. Freight & Courts: A Texas Supreme Court ruling is reshaping freight brokerage risk, after a Texas jury recommended $604M in damages against a major broker—an industry shake-up for trucking contracts and insurance. Houston Business & Community: Houston Restaurant Weeks runs through Sept. 7, with 350+ spots and donations to the Houston Food Bank; meanwhile, 23 affordable homes are breaking ground in Acres Homes via the Houston Area Urban League and Citizens Trust Bank. Tech & Mobility: Waymo fully launched robotaxi service in Houston, expanding access via its app. Public Safety: A Dallas man was arrested in a $15M+ U.S. Treasury check fraud scheme using stolen identities. Local Crime: A fourth suspect was jailed in the Evadale business burglary case. Health Tech: East Texas veterans received free Meta AI glasses to regain independence. Business Growth: Buddy Moving hit No. 634 on the Inc. 5000 with 540% three-year growth. Education Politics: Gov. Abbott blamed EPISD’s financial woes on “bloated” bureaucracy and promised audits to cut administrative waste.
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