Border & Immigration Enforcement: CBP seized nearly $15 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge, underscoring how drug trafficking cases keep landing at Texas ports of entry. Public Safety & Surveillance: A Klein ISD classroom aide faces a felony child-injury charge, reigniting parent concerns about Texas special education camera rules and oversight. Border Wall Fight in West Texas: Demonstrators packed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting to oppose planned border barrier construction on state park land, as federal work in Big Bend National Park remains paused amid backlash. Data Centers vs. Texas Power/Water: Lawmakers held a long hearing on data centers and 765-kilovolt transmission lines, with residents warning about noise, water, and cost impacts while Abbott pushes rules meant to force projects to “pay their own way.” Education Policy & H-1B: Abbott unveiled a plan to limit foreign influence in K-12 and restrict H-1B school workers, while also proposing tighter caps on administrative spending in public schools. Elections & Governance: Bexar County election officials briefed commissioners on Nov. 3 readiness, projecting heavy turnout for statewide races. Higher Ed & Athletics: Texas Southern Regents approved Ashley Robinson as athletics VP/director and Corey Lowery as head men’s coach. Sports/Community: Dallas ISD schools grabbed multiple top-10 Texas spots in U.S. News’ 2026 rankings.