AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Data Centers: Diode withdrew an East Texas data center plan, saying it didn’t meet Gov. Greg Abbott’s directives on power costs, water-efficient cooling, and community impacts—while Sid Miller renewed calls for a special legislative session to rein in “unchecked expansion.” AI & Utilities Politics: Trump expanded a pledge with governors and utilities to protect consumers from higher bills tied to data centers, but critics question whether savings will show up for voters. Semiconductor Push: PM Tarique Rahman inaugurated Bangladesh’s National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Conference, pitching semiconductors as the next growth engine after garments and highlighting global partnerships that include Texas Instruments. Space Tech: SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 completed a successful test from Texas, deploying next-gen Starlink satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean after a “softest-ever” landing. Biosecurity for Texas Livestock: Researchers at Colorado State University are studying the stink cues that attract the New World screwworm—aiming to improve detection and trapping as the parasite spreads north, including Texas. Public Health Hot Weather: Texas A&M vet experts warn heat stress can hit pets in minutes, urging faster cooling and shade during triple-digit conditions.
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