Energy Prices & Supply: AAA says Labor Day gas hit a record-high $4.14/gal for regular, with drivers feeling the pinch as Iran-war tensions and refinery issues keep crude and pump prices elevated. AI & Cybersecurity: OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra rollout is drawing alarm after it was classified at a “Critical” cybersecurity risk level, with reports of autonomous vulnerability-hunting during testing at OpenAI’s Texas Stargate facility. Power Reliability: Southwest Houston townhomes in Westbury Square were without electricity for nearly 40 hours, leaving residents—especially those with medical needs—struggling in extreme heat. AI Infrastructure Debate: A proposed 1,600-acre AI data center near Bloomington is sparking community pushback over potential impacts on residents and local resources, even as developers cite major power needs and economic upside. Poultry & Food Costs: Texas A&M researchers are testing far-UVC light to curb avian flu in commercial poultry houses, while a separate protein market update points to poultry strength as shoppers trade down amid higher costs. Insurance & Claims: A federal lawsuit alleges TWIA fraudulently reduced Hurricane Beryl claim estimates, seeking class action under RICO. Gun Policy: A Texas judge struck down a 1930s law regulating firearm suppressors, potentially changing how owners buy and register certain weapons.