Voting Rights Fight: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Texas over its new redistricting maps, saying they dilute Latino and Black voting strength and violate the Voting Rights Act, while Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed the legislature’s maps will be upheld. Immigration & Courts: A federal judge ordered Houston to release a key witness in a deadly ICE shooting case, as the city weighs next steps and prosecutors argue DHS is withholding material. Local Justice & Safety: Harris County is exploring AI-equipped surveillance cameras for jail monitoring after years of scrutiny over inmate deaths and staffing issues. Energy & Industry: Texas regulators say geothermal is gaining ground under RRC leadership, issuing new permits for deep geopressured wells for energy storage. Public Health & Research: Texas A&M researchers built AI tools to speed tuberculosis drug discovery, aiming to narrow thousands of drug candidates faster. Weather & Daily Life: AAA Texas reports gas prices back down in most areas, while North Texas heat advisories continue with triple-digit heat indices. Education & Workforce: Abbott announced $2.5M in rural school grants to expand college and career pathways through shared district partnerships. Statewide Alerts: Texas DPS recovered a decades-old cesium-137 source buried near Midland, prompting a radiation response.