Defense Shipbuilding: Davie Defense broke ground on a modernization of Gulf Copper shipyards in Galveston and Port Arthur, targeting up to $1B in investment and about 2,400 jobs as it prepares to build U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers. Energy Markets: Oil prices jumped about 8% amid US–Iran tension headlines, rattling global supply expectations and lifting both Brent and WTI. Grid & Water Resilience: Rockport and Aransas County are using flood-monitoring sensors to improve early warnings and planning, while the Aransas County Navigation District advanced a five-year master plan for harbor projects seeking future TxDOT and legislative support. AI & Labor: A Dallas Fed survey finds two-thirds of Texas businesses use AI, with some executives saying it’s reducing the need for workers even as productivity gains continue. Texas Business & Industry: Samsung is moving its U.S. headquarters to Texas, and Houston-based Expro is acquiring Norway’s Enhanced Drilling to expand managed pressure drilling capabilities. Local Growth & Construction Services: Waste Kings Demolition is expanding full-service demolition operations in Round Rock, and Precision Concrete Coating launched premium garage floor coating services in Conroe.