Education Policy: Texas’ State Board of Education is set to vote this month on revised social studies standards and a required reading list that would expand Christianity’s presence in classrooms, including biblical figures and passages. Public Works: East Texas State Fair’s Park of East Texas in Tyler won a $300,000 Recreational Trails grant for a new 1-mile loop trail plus trailhead, parking, signage and an entry gate. Workforce & Licensing: Texas and Ohio agreed to electrician reciprocity, letting qualified master electricians and contractors work across state lines with a streamlined process. Energy & Growth: ERCOT warns Texas summer power demand could jump nearly 10% as hotter weather and rising industrial load push toward a potential new peak. Consumer Protection: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Celsius/Alani Nu, alleging youth-focused marketing of high-caffeine drinks may violate state consumer laws. Livestock Health: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm fly in a Zavala County calf, triggering containment and raising alarms for Texas ranchers. Sports: Texas softball capped a back-to-back Women’s College World Series title, sweeping Texas Tech 4-1 in Game 2.