Energy & Industry: Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG unit has started the federal permitting process for a major Southeast Texas expansion, the Port Arthur LNG North Project, adding four liquefaction trains that could reach up to 27 million metric tonnes per year, with exports targeted for the second half of 2034. Power & Infrastructure: The U.S. Army says it will deploy nuclear microreactors at five bases, awarding up to $2.2B over five years to build and operate the units—part of a push to boost energy resilience for critical installations. Tech & Kids Safety: Texas secured a landmark $1B+ settlement with Meta over child safety on Facebook and Instagram, with required teen guardrails like screen-time limits and nighttime restrictions. Local Governance & Water: Tyler is weighing a shift in stormwater fees from a bill-percentage model to charges based on impervious surface, using ERUs starting Jan. 1, 2027. Legal & Business Risk: A federal judge tossed an Amazon crash lawsuit over jurisdiction questions, while Texas also saw a Corpus Christi hotel developer settlement for $450,000. Public Safety: Baytown reported a temporary flaring event tied to a power outage at the Raven Butene-1 facility, sending a visible black smoke plume but no injuries.