Heat & Storms: A First Alert Weather Day is in place for North Texas Thursday, with a heat advisory from noon to 9 p.m. as feels-like temps hit about 110° and a few spots could run hotter; scattered showers and storms return Friday night into early Friday, with a low risk of strong storms. Public Safety: Texas DPS mourns Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, killed in a crash near Childress while attempting a traffic stop; no other injuries were reported and the case is under investigation. Politics & Religion: Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick escalated rhetoric in the Senate race, saying Democratic candidate James Talarico is “going to hell,” as the campaign leans heavily on faith and church identity. Tech & Business: Uber is bringing driverless robotaxi rides to Houston in mid-2027 via Lucid and Nuro, aiming to challenge Waymo in a major market. Energy & Infrastructure: The Texas PUC temporarily paused approval steps for a major transmission line project tied to the Permian, after ranchers and rural landowners raised concerns about impacts and process. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Texas coast, with life-threatening flooding expected in parts of the Southeast as it moves inland. Legal/Finance: Amazon asked a federal appeals court to pause a patent-infringement case in Texas while a related dispute plays out. Local Crime: Authorities seek a woman caught on camera burglarizing a West Houston mausoleum, allegedly stealing jewelry while a toddler was with her. Economy/Jobs: COIM USA selected TexAmericas Center for a $50 million specialty chemical expansion in Texarkana. Sports: Texas Tech added former OU softball standout Kasidi Pickering via the transfer portal.