Nuclear & Capital Delivery: PTAG joined the Texas Nuclear Alliance, pitching owner-side project integrator experience to help manage execution risk as Texas eyes next-gen nuclear builds. 6G & Telecom Infrastructure: Samsung and Verizon wrapped a major ISAC field trial in Texas, using AI-powered sensing over virtualized networks to detect crowd movement and density—an early step toward 6G-era applications. Food Supply Chain Finance: Sysco priced a common stock offering to help fund part of its pending Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition. Energy Security & Oil Prices: At the G20 in Houston, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touted a Venezuela oil deal, while renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure pushed crude higher and deepened supply fears. Grid Rules for Critical Equipment: A new executive order targets foreign supply of bulk-power system equipment, adding compliance pressure for generators, transformers, inverters, and battery storage tied to data centers and AI. Data Centers Under Water Scrutiny: Gov. Abbott ordered penalties for data centers that don’t report water usage, as Texas grapples with demand growth. Texas Natural Gas Leadership: Texas remains the top U.S. natural gas producer by gross withdrawals, underscoring the state’s central role in national energy supply. Local Industry & Workforce: Greater Waco Chamber’s LEAD program was named a TFNB Charity Champion, pairing mentors with students and spotlighting local manufacturing, logistics, and other trades. Public Health Recall: Houston-based Centric Compounding recalled injectable products nationwide after elevated endotoxin levels were found in an ingredient. Construction & Mobility: TxDOT posted fresh Big 6 Construction closures and detours, with overnight lane impacts across key corridors.