Local Politics: Corpus Christi’s mayoral removal hearing for Paulette Guajardo moved into day one, with petitioners arguing for removal as city leaders and attorneys faced off. Border & Public Safety: Texas voters are weighing new border-security pitches as Eagle Pass and other South Texas communities debate deportations and enforcement after crossings fell. Public Health: The FDA ordered a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services in Texas over possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with no illnesses reported yet. Energy & Markets: Oil prices surged toward $100 a barrel amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Red Sea shipping threats, adding pressure across stocks and crypto. AI & Power Demand: New projections say U.S. data centers could consume about one-fifth of electricity by 2035, raising questions about who pays for grid upgrades. Business & Finance: FirstCash reported record results, boosted pawn demand, declared a quarterly dividend, and authorized a new $150M share repurchase. Tech/Space: New research links the James Webb’s “Little Red Dots” to possible early-universe globular clusters, hinting at another cosmic puzzle.