College Sports & Law: Texas Tech released a 21-minute public defense of QB Brendan Sorsby after a court restored his eligibility in the wake of a gambling scandal, as the Texas AG warned the Big 12 could face legal action over any sanctions. Politics: The Texas GOP chose D’Rinda Randall as its new chair during the Houston convention, replacing Abraham George, with delegates also pushing platform priorities like property taxes, water, and grid protection. Public Safety: Midland police say a suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, killed one and injured at least 10 in a Friday shooting after firing at officers days earlier; he was found dead after a standoff. Houston Crime & Community: In southwest Houston, residents near the Jackson Square apartment complex say years of crime and gunfire have made the area unsafe as the city pursues nuisance and dangerous-building cases. Immigration Enforcement: Federal prosecutors filed 296 immigration-related cases in the Southern District of Texas over one week, while Western District prosecutors added 254 new immigration cases. Health Watch: A Houston-area family caring for a child with a rare immune disorder highlights how falling vaccination rates can leave vulnerable kids at growing risk. Tech & Jobs: North Texas continues to stand out as a tech hiring hotspot, with thousands of tech-related job postings reported in recent data. Local Events: Longview’s Great Texas Balloon Race keeps the Bill Bussey Balloon Glow on Saturday night, with music, vendors, and balloon displays at the Longview Convention Complex.