Corporate Immigration Expansion: Davis & Associates is expanding Houston-focused corporate immigration services for global employers, citing Houston’s large base of international and foreign-owned firms. Immigration Enforcement Backlash: In Magnolia Park, an ICE officer fatally shot Houston construction worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an attempted vehicle stop; family and civil rights groups are demanding an independent probe and full footage release, with Mexico signaling legal action. AI + Power Infrastructure Deal: MARA agreed to buy a 1,200+ acre powered land site in Matagorda County for up to 2 GW of capacity for digital infrastructure/HPC, with HIF retaining minority ownership after leasing. AI Hosting + Merger Cleanup: EVTV filed its name change to Azio AI after its merger and announced a ~$27.9M contracted AI hosting relationship tied to power capacity. Fusion R&D Moves North Texas: American Fusion relocated to a temporary North Texas engineering facility as it ramps procurement and prepares Texatron™ fusion testing. Energy & Grid Funding: DOE finalized a $3.26B loan for Texas transmission upgrades via AEP Texas, targeting reliability and new load additions. Data Center Politics: Abbott-backed pressure to limit rural data centers continues as communities and states debate power, water, and zoning impacts. Toyota Manufacturing Push: Toyota plans a $3.6B San Antonio investment to expand Tacoma production and add a second assembly line as it shifts output back from Mexico. Industrial Compliance Watch: Texas regulators found 20 air quality violations at the Longview Gas Plant, including flare smoke and recordkeeping failures.