Space & Defense: SpaceX’s Starship finally reached orbit from Starbase, Texas, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites before a shortened flight ended in a Pacific splashdown after an early engine shutdown. Healthcare & Consumer Protection: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas over alleged denials and delays of urgent, medically necessary care tied to prior authorization. Ports & Logistics: Port Houston is nearing a major milestone, with 2025 economic impact reported at $987B nationwide and cargo volume pushing toward the $1T mark. Energy & Industry: Smackover Lithium amended its offtake with Houston-based Trafigura, adding up to 50% more lithium volume for battery-grade sales. Food & Workforce: Del Mar College student Alyana Willingham won a Texas Food Championship Golden Ticket to advance to the World Food Championships in Indianapolis. Ag & Immigration: Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas cattle groups warned ICE enforcement is disrupting the beef supply chain and could lift prices. Tech Policy: Tech groups urged courts to keep blocking Texas’ “harmful content” social media law for minors.