Space Tech in Texas: SpaceX’s Starship hit orbit for the first time on a launch from South Texas, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites before ending the flight early and splashing down in the Pacific—another milestone for reusable rocket ambitions. AI + Health Policy: MGMA says the 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule is set for a November decision, with a proposed 1.68% cut for most doctors and new payment rules starting in January. Texas Data Centers Under Pressure: Texas is freezing new data center permits while reviewing water and power use, as regulators and lawmakers push back on AI-driven infrastructure growth. Connected Safety Leadership: Blackline Safety named Jon Baldwin CEO, continuing its push for connected workplace safety tech. Biotech Moves: TriCelX got FDA clearance for a Phase 1/2 ALS study (XytriX), and Kodiak Sciences’ eye-drug candidates matched Eylea performance in a late-stage trial. Local Tech Tools: US ZIP Code Map added one-click “Copy as text” to preserve leading zeros for ZIP lists. Community Tech Tension: Amazon drone deliveries in Richardson, Texas, are drawing complaints over noise and privacy concerns. STEM Education Spotlight: Texas A&M and other schools highlight how student survey results (NSSE/FSSE) are being turned into campus action, from belonging to writing and communication improvements.