Texas Senate Race: MAGA Inc. is launching a $10 million TV and digital ad blitz in support of Ken Paxton and against James Talarico, with filings showing the money split between negative ads and pro-Paxton messaging. Tech & Mobility: Tesla plans to showcase its Cybercab robotaxi in China, aiming to build buzz even as sales face pressure; the company says the exhibit doesn’t mean near-term sales or operations there. Energy & Markets: Oil prices are set for another weekly gain as Middle East tensions reshape crude and LNG routes, with Hormuz flows down and exporters rerouting. Healthcare & Labor: Texas hospitals are warning about Medicaid funding uncertainty and losses, while a separate report highlights how AI is changing hiring patterns without triggering a broad jobs collapse. Data Centers & Utilities: Houston-area accountability coverage spotlights how data center growth is raising questions about who pays and what it means for electric bills and water. Public Safety Tech: The Flock camera debate is heating up in campaigns nationwide, reflecting backlash against powerful tech and surveillance concerns. Agriculture: Rising beef prices are squeezing Central Texas fair food vendors even as ranchers benefit from higher sale-barn returns. Wildlife & Biosecurity: Horse smuggling across the Texas-Mexico border is raising new risks as officials work to contain New World screwworm. Business & Community: A family-run canoe rental in the Brazos area is reopening after the Ross Fire using a donated RV under its historic tree.