AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTexas Politics: Three statewide polls show voters splitting their tickets: Democrat James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in one survey, while Greg Abbott holds an edge over Gina Hinojosa. A separate lawsuit says a state system glitch left nearly 600,000 voter registrations unprocessed ahead of early voting. Schools & Arts: A North Texas district canceled Little Shop of Horrors after concerns about a girl playing male lead Seymour; the decision has renewed debate over state law and school creativity. A new report also counts more than 8,000 book bans in Texas public schools during 2025–26. Houston Community: City officials and local advocates gathered for Siempre Presente, honoring people affected by immigration enforcement and connecting families with support. Houston’s new free arts academy has also broken ground in the East End. Texas Living: Frisco ranked No. 1 in a new child well-being index, with Plano and McKinney also among the top four U.S. cities. Near Luling, 2 Bar C Ranch earned a Certified Angus Beef award for its ranch-to-table work and community ties. Culture & Faith: Houston’s Bering Church is reflecting on its long history of LGBTQ+ inclusion, including early HIV/AIDS care in Montrose.
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