World Cup 2026 in Texas: England opens its campaign in Dallas against Croatia on June 17, with tournament-wide TV coverage set for Fox/FS1 as fans flood North Texas and security ramps up. Houston Climate Resilience: A Houston community network is turning neighbors’ homes into flood “resource hubs,” underscoring how heat and stronger storms are reshaping daily life. Redistricting & Voting Rights: A new wave of map-drawing after weakened Voting Rights Act protections is set to spread from Congress to statehouses and even local councils, with Texas named among the battlegrounds. Abortion Politics: Republican lawmakers face backlash after trying to challenge abortion bans, with GOP primary fights increasingly tied to how candidates handle Texas-style restrictions. Screwworm Crisis: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas, and ranchers are split over the response as Canada moves to restrict Texas livestock imports and markets react. Surveillance Law Fight: FISA Section 702 renewal is headed toward a deadline, with lawmakers warning a renewal fight could hinge on replacing Trump’s acting intelligence pick. Energy Markets: Oil jumps on renewed Israel-Iran tensions, pushing costs and volatility higher. Local Crime: Police say a Kyle man allegedly tried to sell a human skull on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500. Immigration Detention: A Tempe eighth grader was detained after his mother’s arrest and sent to Dilley, sparking protests and political criticism.