AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTexas Politics & Culture: Republicans are rolling into Dallas for the first-ever midterm convention in Texas, with Trump and JD Vance headlining and the RNC aiming to turn enthusiasm into votes as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Community & Daily Life: Houston firefighters used hoses and even METRO buses as cooling stations for Sharpstown residents stuck without power for a fifth day, after CenterPoint said the fix depends on property repairs. Education Watch: Houston’s Harmony Science Academy-Houston shows major “not on college track” results—68% of 708 students weren’t meeting mastery benchmarks on STAAR in 2023-24—while Northside ISD is rolling out ChatGPT for Teachers in October. Public Services: Houston plans to target about 15,000 water customers with past-due bills (about $30 million total), with no shutoffs starting Sept. 8. Arts & Heritage: The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center in Kerrville hosts a Jimmie Rodgers Tribute Sept. 12 with Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines. Tech & Safety: Tesla’s steering-less Cybercab robotaxi in Austin is drawing scrutiny over passenger safety and emergency control.
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