Livestock Alert: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in an elk in Pecos County, the first detection in U.S. wildlife; the parasite’s spread threatens Texas ranchers and has prompted expanded surveillance. Autonomous Vehicles: Tesla aims to sell its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs by year-end after launching paid rides in Austin, even as federal safety regulators investigate the vehicles. Data Center Boom: Texas continued issuing permits for data centers despite a state pause, as researchers warn the buildout could erode decades of air-quality gains and add pressure to local infrastructure. Manufacturing Investment: Fort Worth is weighing incentives for an Nvidia supplier’s proposed $1.3 billion chip plant; in Houston, PV Hardware is expanding its solar-tracker factory. Jobs and Energy: The Dallas Fed reported Texas employment growth fell below its long-term average, with 19,000 jobs shed, while rising oil prices amid Middle East attacks add fresh uncertainty for energy markets. Visitor Economy: COTA’s founder forecasts the U.S. Grand Prix will bring more than $1 billion in out-of-state visitor spending to the Austin region.