Aviation Tragedy in Laredo: Investigators are probing a fiery business jet crash on a Texas highway that killed Austin tech leader Joshua Baer; bystanders rushed in, including a driver who used a sledgehammer to help free people from the burning wreckage. Crime Crackdown: Texas authorities arrested five people tied to a diesel theft ring that allegedly used pump skimmers and stolen card data to steal thousands of gallons across North Texas, with investigators saying the probe prevented nearly $10 million in added losses. Healthcare Startup: Seven Rice University students launched Haast Autonomous, raising $1.85 million to build drone-based delivery for urgent medical supplies, with pilot trials targeted for early 2027. Property Tax Integrity: A Houston-area investigation using AI claims homestead exemption cheating is widespread, including “double dippers” and improper corporate claims, raising concerns about major revenue losses. Energy & Prices: Oil slid after a US-Iran interim peace deal, while gold and silver dipped as markets weighed Fed signals and easing geopolitical tensions. Local Government & Utilities: Houston expanded its W.A.T.E.R. assistance program to cover the new residential trash fee starting July 1. Tech & Policy: Abbott urged regulators to require data centers to pay for grid upgrades so costs don’t hit residential electric rates. Business & Retail: Neiman Marcus will close its downtown Dallas store by September, while Papa John’s plans more closures, including Texas locations. World Cup in Texas: England opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia at AT&T Stadium, and Portugal drew DR Congo 1-1 in Houston.