Texas Education Culture War: The Texas State Board of Education voted to add Bible stories to the required K-12 reading list, a move that also reshapes social studies standards and removes some race-and-ethnicity content, with changes slated for 2030-31. Texas Politics & Power: A new Texas Senate race narrative is heating up around Attorney General Ken Paxton amid fresh controversy, including a widely shared video alleging an affair and reports of a secret $2M property. Energy & Data Centers: Texas continues to court data-center growth, including a report that a Texas data center will use Cummins natural gas generators for behind-the-meter power as demand surges. Middle East & Oil Prices: Oil rose as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruption fears returned, even as markets watched for a possible de-escalation. World Cup in Houston: Brazil and Japan meet in the Round of 32 at Houston Stadium, with the match drawing major attention to Texas host-city travel and spending. Local Safety Lawsuit: An Austin family sued after a “widow maker” pecan tree allegedly crushed a father at a BBQ restaurant, calling the death preventable. Sports & Community: Astros pushed toward .500 with a late win over Detroit and open a homestand vs. the Twins.