Energy & Grid Investment: The U.S. Department of Energy is set to fund 31 grid-improvement projects nationwide, with Texas likely in the mix via a Houston announcement with CenterPoint Energy, aiming to reconductor or rebuild transmission lines and add major capacity. Cybersecurity for Oil & Gas: Texas Railroad Commission Commissioner Wayne Christian urged energy operators to harden defenses after cyberattacks tied to Texas-bound energy tankers and federal warnings about threats to industrial control systems. Data Centers vs. Water Rules: Texas AG Ken Paxton launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments over water-use reporting compliance, as the state tightens scrutiny of the data-center boom. Natural Gas Infrastructure for AI: Woodway Energy Infrastructure plans a 22-mile, 30-inch gas pipeline for an undisclosed U.S. data center, targeting service in 2028. Local Infrastructure: TxDOT will cut the ribbon on Austin’s Oak Hill Parkway project, a major congestion-relief overhaul at the U.S. 290/Texas 71 “Y.” Consumer Safety: A free child car seat safety event returns to Bryan-College Station with hands-on installation help from certified technicians. Business & Tech: ANSCER Robotics received conditional U.S. approval for its autonomous mobile robot platforms for warehouse automation. Consumer Scam Watch: BBB Heart of Texas warns that fake rental listings are targeting travelers and renters across Texas.