Energy & Manufacturing: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor (BQ79731-Q1) aimed at detecting EV and storage thermal runaway, as the company pushes ahead with major semiconductor expansion in Texas. College Sports & Policy: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz hosted a roundtable on the Protect College Sports Act, pitching national rules for eligibility, transfers, and NIL. Agriculture & Biosecurity: New World screwworm containment efforts intensified after additional detections in South Texas and beyond, prompting sterile-fly releases, quarantines, and fresh scrutiny of USDA tactics. Renewables & Power Markets: Meta signed a 298MW solar PPA with RWE for the Rabbit’s Foot project in Bowie County, with local jobs and long-term tax benefits highlighted. Logistics & Industry Events: The Texas Warehousing Forum returns Oct. 22 in Grapevine for its 25th anniversary, focusing on warehousing and distribution best practices. Legal & Consumer Safety: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate residue investigation into Bayer and PepsiCo, while the FDA issued an allergy alert recall for a Tako Wasabi product that may contain undeclared fish. Energy Prices: Oil slid on renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough, easing some Middle East supply fears.