AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Politics: Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from the Texas House to lead Gov. Greg Abbott’s “election integrity” policy push, with next session focus likely on tightening primary voting rules. Immigration & Human Rights: The Trump administration plans a new 528-bed migrant holding facility near an airport hub in Alexandria, Louisiana—aimed at speeding deportations—while advocates warn children could be held for weeks without strong oversight. Workforce & Education: A new “Workforce Pell” expansion lets Texans use Pell Grants for shorter, career-focused training programs (as brief as 8 weeks), with governors shaping which programs qualify. Healthcare: Children’s Health expands its Level IV NICU at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, adding 15% capacity to meet rising demand for specialized newborn care. Community & Culture: Texas A&M’s Chemistry Road Show brings hands-on science to a local library summer program, turning “chemistry isn’t magic” into a crowd-pleasing lesson. Sports & Texas Spotlight: Summer McIntosh breaks the women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian trials while training in Austin. Higher Ed Loss: Robert B. Sloan Jr., former Baylor president and longtime Houston Christian University leader, dies at 75.
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