Midland Shooting Aftermath: West Texas authorities say Midland gunman Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, had fired at police days earlier and then opened fire again Friday, killing at least one and injuring 10+ before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic; officials used drones/robot footage to confirm he was dead after a standoff. GOP Convention Fight: At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, Abbott vowed to “eviscerate” Democrats and push priorities like data-center regulation, property tax cuts, and tighter immigration, while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacked Senate nominee James Talarico over his Bible-centered campaign. College Sports Legal War: The Big 12’s next move on Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is turning into a state-vs-league showdown: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond urged sanctions, while Texas AG Ken Paxton warned the conference faces major legal exposure for punishing Tech for honoring a court order. Immigration Enforcement: The Southern District of Texas filed 296 immigration-related cases in one week, including felony reentry and human smuggling charges. Data Centers vs. Communities: A grassroots backlash to mega data centers is accelerating across Texas, with residents raising concerns about water, power, and environmental impacts. Food Safety Alert: FDA posted Azuma Foods’ recall of Tako Wasabi seasoned octopus 3-packs due to undeclared fish allergens.