AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Markets: Oil stayed above $100 a barrel after Iran expanded restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacked multiple vessels, tightening shipping and raising fears of longer supply disruption. Politics & Policy: At the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Trump urged voters to treat November as a referendum and floated a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for adults if Republicans keep control of Congress. Tech & Education: An Indian-origin couple donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to launch a College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, building on earlier data science support. Local Industry & Growth: Texas A&M regents approved major campus projects, including a new RELLIS water tower, as the system pushes forward with infrastructure tied to research and production. Media & Culture: The Country Network expanded over-the-air distribution via Windsong Communications into Houston, Beaumont, Lake Charles and Corpus Christi, targeting a roughly 20% reach increase. Community & Training: Wylie ISD construction students in Abilene helped build tiny homes with Houses for Healing, turning classroom framing work into real local housing support.
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