Texas Courts & Public Safety: A wrongful-death lawsuit targets Tesla and the driver in a Katy crash, arguing the car’s driver-assist system was engaged when a Model 3 plowed into a home, killing a 76-year-old. Local Governance: Fort Bend County’s interim judge fight is heating up after county officials say Daniel Wong no longer has legal authority to preside. Housing & Growth Pressure: In Grimes County, SpaceX’s Terafab could strain an already tight rental market as thousands of temporary workers arrive; Brazos County may feel the overflow. Energy & Tech: Texas leaders are pushing for stricter rules as data centers face scrutiny over power and water use, while a Texas firm eyes a major Georgia data center expansion. Agriculture & Biosecurity: USDA confirms 12 new world screwworm cases, including Texas livestock, as officials ramp up surveillance and sterile-fly mitigation. Business & Fraud: A “ghost broker” case ends with an arrest tied to 1,120 fraudulent auto policies. Education & Culture: Texas Christian University faces backlash after a professor’s comments about expanding DEI curriculum and “race-conscious” teaching went public. Sports & Community: Pat Henry retires after a record-setting Texas A&M track-and-field career.