Energy & Shipping Risk: Oil jumped above $108 as Iran-linked conflict and Houthi advances threaten Hormuz and the Red Sea route, pushing crude and freight risk higher. Texas LNG Operations: BASF’s Durasorb LNG MAX is scaling across Cheniere’s Corpus Christi LNG trains, aiming to improve feed-gas pretreatment reliability and reduce freeze-out downtime. Battery Materials & Policy: Lithium remains a bright spot as governments rewrite battery-material rules; Texas’ first dedicated lithium refinery is cited as a sign of intent. AI, Tech, and Consumer Tech: Texas judge rules TikTok misled users on child safety features; LG denies “spy TV” audio claims but admits TVs can scan local networks for connected devices. Healthcare & Research: UTA’s president outlines major campus construction and research plans ahead of her planned step-down; Texas A&M–Corpus Christi qualifies for the Texas University Fund, potentially adding up to $30M annually for research. Public Health & Agriculture: Texas reports first equine New World screwworm case; officials warn hunters to watch for lesions that can spread via living wounds. Cybersecurity: Nutex Health updates stakeholders after a cybersecurity incident involving published data. Local Economy & Infrastructure: San Antonio council approves a Midtown TIRZ plan to buy land for a Spurs arena and fund major park and zoo projects.