Energy & Markets: Oil prices were little changed as Middle East export flows rose but Hormuz risk and stepped-up vessel attacks kept traders cautious; diesel tightness remains a key inflation worry. Texas Economy: Texas comptroller says September sales tax revenue jumped 11.5% year over year to $4.4B, driven by business spending in sectors like construction, manufacturing and real estate. AI & Data Centers: Finland ordered Google to halt work on two planned data centers after forest clearing without a required environmental impact assessment, adding to a growing “permits” bottleneck narrative for AI buildouts. Chips & Manufacturing: AMD CEO Lisa Su said AI chip demand will run for years and the company is securing manufacturing capacity 3–5 years out; Intel also plans to stay involved in Musk’s Terafab Texas chip venture. Local Business & Growth: Houston’s Atlas Property Management expanded full-service property management across Greater Houston; The Joint Chiropractic reacquired Texas development territories to accelerate clinic growth. Community & Public Safety: Abbott held a San Antonio roundtable on law enforcement and fentanyl strategy; Houston and Bellmead marked National Night Out with local partners and first responders. Sports & Culture: Dawn Chaney donated $10M to TWU for a new athletics complex; Plano residents met to oppose a proposed Dallas Stars arena funding plan.