AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBack-to-School Savings: Texas’ tax-free weekend for school supplies runs Aug. 7-9, with many items (including backpacks) exempt if they’re $100 or less, giving families a last-minute budget boost. Houston-Area Schedules: Several districts across the metro area set first-day dates in early August, with Houston ISD and others returning between Aug. 10-12. Austin Convention Center Financing: Austin is selling $663 million in bonds to replace its demolished convention center, aiming for a larger, net-zero carbon facility opening in early 2029. Texas Travel & Retail Buzz: Texas A&M and Buc-ee’s launched a co-branded merchandise line, expanding the university’s on-campus Buc-ee’s sales into select stores. EV Road-Trip Infrastructure: Pilot, GM and EVgo say their fast-charging network has topped 300 locations and 1,300 stalls across 40 states—good news for longer drives. Public Safety Reminder: East Texas officials urged fire safety as dry conditions and wind have fueled brush fires, including along I-20.
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