Judiciary & Courts: Waco’s newest 170th State District Court judge, Gina Long, was sworn in after Gov. Abbott appointed her to fill the vacancy left by Judge Jim Meyer’s April step-down, with Long saying she’ll tackle backlogs and broaden the court’s caseload. Local Government: A McGregor resident is pushing a recall petition against Mayor over water management, transparency, and concerns tied to a newly approved data center project. Public Safety: Galveston police arrested Isaiah Johnson after a deadly League City shooting; he faces murder charges, and investigators say the case is ongoing. Immigration Enforcement: ICE custody death in Texas is drawing scrutiny after a nun died while in federal custody, with lawmakers demanding facts and transparency. Education & Culture Wars: Texas State Board of Education debate continues over adding Bible stories and other Christian-focused materials to public school reading lists, as critics warn it sidelines other faiths and raises accuracy concerns. Elections & Voting Rules: Bandera’s election fraud probe involves Texas Rangers and the AG’s Election Integrity Unit, targeting former city marshal Nancy De Foster over alleged voting history issues. Energy & Economy: Abbott announced a $3.9M semiconductor fund grant to Schunk Xycarb in Georgetown to expand production and add jobs. Politics & Messaging: Trump says the GOP will hold a first-ever midterm convention in Dallas in September, putting Texas at the center of the national campaign push.