Energy & Cybersecurity: Texas RRC Commissioner Wayne Christian urged oil, gas, and pipeline operators to harden defenses after cyberattacks tied to Texas-bound energy tankers and federal warnings about threats to operational technology. Grid & Transmission: DOE is set to announce $5.25B for grid upgrades, with Texas projects included under the SPARK initiative aimed at adding 23 GW via reconductoring and advanced transmission tech. Data Centers Under Pressure: Texas continues cracking down on new data centers—Abbott halted permits pending audits amid power-demand concerns—while a separate hyperscale proposal in Nevada withdrew after local and federal land-use friction. Health Tech in Texas: Houston Methodist-led research found a blood test tracking tumor DNA (ctDNA) can better predict bile duct cancer recurrence than traditional markers. Brain Biomarkers Collaboration: BetterWay and UT Austin will study brain health biomarkers using capillary blood samples. Surveillance Cameras: Laredo will vote on whether to fund its remaining Flock cameras after state funding was cut; separate reporting highlights misuse allegations elsewhere. Space & Materials: Scientists captured real-time views of spacecraft heat-shield ablation under extreme conditions, improving thermal protection modeling for missions. STEM & Community: Brownsville hosts its first Maker Faire as part of Space Fest 2026, spotlighting hands-on STEM and makers. Education Policy: Abbott proposed limits on student screen time, as districts like Dallas ISD roll out grade-based caps. Tech & Privacy/Finance: A law firm breach disclosure shows how social engineering can expose client documents, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity risks. Science Awards: Houston-based Solidec won a $250K climate innovation prize for on-site chemical generation to cut hazardous transport. Legal/Tech Fallout: Elizabeth Holmes is approved to move to a Texas halfway house in 2027.