Health Care Backlog: Texas Health and Human Services is asking lawmakers for help as more than 210,000 Texans wait on Medicaid applications and 150,000 are stuck in SNAP processing, with the agency seeking funding to make temporary eligibility worker jobs permanent. Local Elections: The Texas Supreme Court blocked Galveston County from using newly redrawn precinct maps in the November general election, saying the county can’t change election lines after the process has begun. Wildfire Update: North Texas’ Ross Fire got a boost from rain, with the fire now about 76% contained after burning roughly 90,400 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties. Consumer Protection: A Texas judge ruled TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety features, finding “Restricted Mode” didn’t work as advertised. Data Centers & Power: A new investigation highlights how Texas’ data-center boom is raising homeowner concerns about electricity, water, and neighborhood impacts, including noise complaints near proposed sites. Sports (Big Game): No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 4 Texas Saturday night, with Arch Manning and Julian Sayin headlining a matchup expected to swing Heisman and playoff talk.