Data Centers & Power Strain: Texas grid stress is rising as data center power requests reportedly hit 5x the all-time peak, while Abbott pushes to bar AI data centers in rural neighborhoods. Local Energy Reliability: SWEPCO is using a Texas Energy Fund grant to upgrade Marshall’s grid—replacing copper with aluminum-alloy conductors and hardening poles to cut storm outages. First Amendment Tech Policy: A new Senate bill led by Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden targets government-backed online censorship, aiming to add real consequences for violations. Industrial Gas Supply Shock: A global helium crunch is hitting Texas labs and small businesses as Southwest Gases steps in amid allocation cuts. Health & Public Safety: Texas measles coverage is edging up but exemption rates are rising; meanwhile, experts warn pet owners about Fourth of July food and fireworks risks. Space & Science in Texas: Texas A&M researchers are testing grape seeds Data Centers & Power Strain: Texas grid stress is rising as data center power requests reportedly hit 5x the all-time peak, while Abbott pushes to bar AI data centers in rural neighborhoods. Local Energy Reliability: SWEPCO is using a Texas Energy Fund grant to upgrade Marshall’s grid—replacing copper with aluminum-alloy conductors and hardening poles to cut storm outages. First Amendment Tech Policy: A new Senate bill led by Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden targets government-backed online censorship, aiming to add real consequences for violations. Industrial Gas Supply Shock: A global helium crunch is hitting Texas labs and small businesses as Southwest Gases steps in amid allocation cuts. Health & Public Safety: Texas measles coverage is edging up but exemption rates are rising; meanwhile, experts warn pet owners about Fourth of July food and fireworks risks. Space & Science in Texas: Texas A&M researchers are testing grape seeds in space, aiming to unlock new discoveries for breeding and agriculture.