AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Leadership: TASB named Gary VanDeaver as its next executive director, a longtime public-education leader with legislative and superintendent experience. Immigration & Public Safety: DHS highlighted ICE detainers tied to a fatal New Braunfels head-on crash, while Austin’s ICE shooting of a Venezuelan DoorDash driver continues to spark protests and debate over federal enforcement and local coordination. School Safety: Willis ISD began using metal detectors after recent firearm incidents, adding searches and K-9 sweeps. Culture & Community: Austin Film Society launched “Texas Lights,” boosting mid-career Texas filmmakers with larger grants. Arts & Music: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” keeps breaking records, now the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Tech & Environment: Gov. Abbott ordered a halt on new data center permits pending ERCOT review, citing grid and community impacts. Local Business: Leifer Properties and Endeavor Capital entered Houston with a 36,000-square-foot industrial acquisition. Sports & Lifestyle: Texas marked National Hunting and Fishing Day with a push for outdoor traditions and conservation funding.
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