Texas Supreme Court: The court tossed an appeal by Uvalde shooting survivors, upholding dismissal of a lawsuit against state and local police over the 2022 response. Fourth of July in Houston: Freedom Over Texas returns to Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston parks with major fireworks and headliners including Keith Urban, plus big weekend events across the region. World Cup logistics: Brazil and Japan meet in Houston’s Round of 32 Monday at noon, with road closures around Houston Stadium starting early morning. Renewable energy deal: Meta signed a long-term PPA with Sabanci Renewables for 220MWac of solar power from two Texas projects, with completion targeted for late 2027. Local weather: North Texas faces hot, windy conditions this week, with triple-digit heat possible and only a small shower chance around July 4. Education fight: Texas moves forward with required Bible reading in public schools, drawing fresh backlash from opponents. Public safety: A construction worker was killed in a Gulf Freeway work-zone crash after a work vehicle backed up and struck him. Crime: Del Rio police arrested three people after a daylight stabbing death of a mother of five. Sports: Texas A&M added 5-star WR Eric McFarland to its 2027 recruiting class, continuing a fast-rising haul.