Energy & Industry: Gradiant is expanding in the U.S., naming a new Americas managing director and opening a Houston innovation center focused on ultrapure water systems for chip manufacturing. Cybersecurity & Higher Ed: UTSA says an attempted cybersecurity breach forced some systems offline and delayed the fall semester start, underscoring how fast attacks can hit universities. Local Banking: Citizens National Bank broke ground on a permanent site in Brenham, aiming to deepen support for local families and small businesses. Fraud Watch: A Houston woman lost $750 in a rental scam after paying for a lease tied to a home she found on Redfin. Texas Policy & Power: Lawmakers faced renewed backlash over data centers and 765-kilovolt transmission lines, with protesters pushing for more local control and process changes. Big Bend Border Fight: Demonstrators rallied at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting over planned border barrier construction on state park land, as federal work pauses nearby in Big Bend National Park. Economic Development: Terafab’s potential jobs and wages were detailed at a Brazos Valley chamber briefing, with claims that most roles could stay within a 50-mile radius. Business & Growth: SK Enmove expanded its North American base oil distribution network via a cooperation deal with HF Sinclair. Education Rankings: Dallas ISD high schools captured multiple top-10 spots in Texas in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best High Schools rankings.