Texas Courts & Immigration: The Texas Supreme Court blocked Harris County from spending taxpayer money on an immigrant legal aid program tied to deportation defense, adding to the state’s tightening approach to immigration-related litigation. Education & Culture Wars: Texas continues moving forward with Bible-centered curriculum requirements, with the State Board approving Bible stories for public school reading—fueling fresh debate over religion in classrooms. Public Safety: Mabank’s fire chief, Charlie Woodard, was killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo, underscoring the risks first responders face at local events. Local Governance: Longview’s recycling program is back, but with narrower plastic acceptance—only Nos. 1, 2, and 5 in curbside bins; other plastics go to trash. Religion & Housing: A planned Muslim community in North Texas is drawing opposition and legal scrutiny, with critics alleging exclusion and supporters saying it’s political targeting. Energy & Industry: Lockheed Martin’s Dallas unit won a $35.3B THAAD interceptor production contract, while SpaceX filed plans for a Starship fuel pipeline in Texas. Elections & Voting Rules: SAVE Act-style citizenship verification efforts remain in motion nationally, even as courts and Congress stall the federal version.