Data Centers & Power: Texas Tribune reports a data center boom with hundreds of new projects planned, but the state grid doesn’t publicly list where proposals are—so reporters built a map to help communities track what’s coming. Agriculture & Trade: New World screwworm is back in Texas after cases in Zavala County, triggering emergency response and prompting Canada to temporarily restrict livestock imports from Texas. State Elections: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is stepping down July 17, raising concerns among local election officials about guidance and staffing ahead of the November midterms. Houston Climate Resilience: A Houston community network is sharing flood and heat survival supplies—like insulin coolers and propane—showing how neighbors are preparing for the next climate-driven crisis. Houston Media: KPRC 2 promoted Jason Nguyen to Early Evening Executive Reporter, expanding leadership for a more field-focused newsroom. Sports (Texas Baseball): Texas swept Oregon in the Austin Super Regional and is headed to the College World Series. Sports (A&M): Caden Sorrell earned co-District VII Player of the Year honors, and Texas A&M women’s basketball will play Cal in the SEC-ACC Challenge. World Cup Prep: Houston is in the final stretch of FIFA World Cup execution, with road, transit, and security upgrades ramping up.