Data Centers & Rural Texas: Texas Tribune reports data center companies have donated or invested $343M+ across rural Texas, including hospital and water upgrades, as communities that opposed projects push back on power and water strain. New Air Route for Travelers: Southwest will launch a seasonal nonstop from Harlingen (VIA) to Las Vegas every Saturday June–August 2027, plus it’s adding more daily Austin flights. Public Safety Tech: LiveU and Airwise announced an end-to-end drone operations stack for public safety agencies, pairing live video delivery with fleet and airspace awareness tools. Local Event Spotlight: Pharr’s 4th Annual Avocado Festival hits downtown Oct. 10 with free admission before 5 p.m., live music, food, vendors, and carnival rides. Energy & Travel Costs: GasBuddy price checks show premium midgrade and diesel swings across Texas counties in the week ending Sept. 26, with drivers seeing notable week-to-week changes. Houston Safety Update: HPD is investigating a fatal shooting in the Energy Corridor apartment area; a person was detained.