Nuclear for the grid: Entergy and Holtec (with Hyundai Engineering & Construction) are evaluating deployment of the SMR-300 small modular reactor for large-load customers across Entergy’s Gulf South footprint, aiming to bolster long-term reliability as AI and industrial demand grow. AI + power reality check: A new Houston-area ammonia-to-power test pairs Amogy’s reformer with 2G Energy engine generation to see if ammonia can help data centers meet near-term power constraints while supporting longer-term decarbonization. Data center pressure in Texas: Texas is pausing/adding scrutiny to data center grid connections and approvals amid concerns over electricity and water needs, with officials pushing for audits before more projects plug in. Local tech in schools: Killeen ISD rolls out Smart Tag bus tracking so parents get real-time notifications when students board and exit. Education tech rollout: Temple ISD plans a phased AI introduction in classrooms alongside upgraded campus security. Policy + governance: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues proxy adviser Glass Lewis over voting advice framed as objective while allegedly factoring ESG/DEI. Space news: A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is expected to crash into the Moon, offering a potential science moment from an unplanned impact. Healthcare deal: Texas Tech Physicians and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement with retroactive coverage starting April 1, 2026.