Midland Mass Shooting: A West Texas gunman, Victor Mata Villarreal, was identified as the suspect in Friday’s attack that killed 1 and injured at least 10; he was found dead after barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic following days of prior police gunfire. Texas GOP Convention: The Texas Republican Party chose D’Rinda Randall as chair, replacing Abraham George, as delegates also pushed priorities like property taxes, water, and grid protection—while a live elephant stunt turned into a viral embarrassment. College Sports Fallout: Texas Tech released a defense video for QB Brendan Sorsby after a court restored his eligibility in a gambling case; the Texas AG warned the Big 12 could face legal action if it sanctions the school, and Oklahoma’s AG urged suspension. Immigration Crackdown: Federal prosecutors filed hundreds of new immigration cases in Texas, while ICE also issued a detainer tied to a Maryland child-sex-abuse charge involving a man released into the U.S. under the Obama administration. State Politics & Courts: Texas Supreme Court ruled pro se attorneys can contact the opposing party, and a judicial conduct reprimand was issued over a judge jailing jurors amid a feud. Local Governance: Dallas Mayor called a special City Council meeting that could move the city toward vacating Dallas City Hall. Election Watch: Frisco’s mayoral runoff is set, and North Texas tech job postings keep climbing, reinforcing the region’s growth story.