AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup & Houston Business: Downtown Houston is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Fan Fest and major staffing and supply plans, as hotel bookings rise and organizers project big visitor numbers and economic impact. AI Power & Data Centers: Texas and other states are wrestling with the AI buildout’s real-world costs—electricity demand, water use, and the political pushback that’s starting to slow or reshape tax incentives. Livestock Shock in South Texas: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Zavala County calf, prompting quarantines and emergency animal-import rules as Canada moves to restrict Texas livestock. Health Insurance Pressure: Cigna is exiting Florida’s Obamacare marketplace in 2027, raising fears of a broader “death spiral” that could ripple into hospital and coverage costs. Texas Politics & Money: In the Texas Senate race, Ken Paxton and James Talarico keep trading attacks while national donors and party leaders line up behind their campaigns. Local Economy & Growth: Texas Agridrone Services expands drone spraying across Central Texas, while a separate push for government-contract training highlights how small businesses are chasing new revenue streams.
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