South San ISD plans a November VATRE to shift 7 cents from debt service to operations, freeing $6–8M a year for raises and urgent repairs; an efficiency audit must be finished this summer.

The SBA opened a Veterans Business Outreach Center at St. Philip’s College as federal and local procurement rules pivot toward veteran-owned firms. Local leaders say the center aims to speed veterans from training to contracts.

State figures for May show roughly 14.42 million nonfarm jobs and about 15.21 million Texans working; the governor’s claim tracks those levels but needs context.

At an Austin hearing, private vendors promised fast sterile‑fly production while USDA officials said X‑ray sterilization needs more testing. The clash could shape how quickly ranchers are protected.

City Manager Erik Walsh proposed a 6% property-tax increase and an $80M public-safety bump; most council members balked and scheduled town halls before a September vote.

Mike Collier sued to overturn Texas' independent‑candidate petition rules, arguing the 1% signature floor and 30‑day post‑runoff deadline make independents' bids impractical.

A San Antonio judge presided over 143 names in one "mega master" docket as courts push to clear a three‑million‑plus backlog, raising new worries about missed notice and in‑absentia removals.

Edgewood trustees voted to end outside operators at three struggling campuses and will bring the schools back under district control this fall.

FPC filed an opening brief June 15 in the Fifth Circuit asking judges to overturn Texas laws that bar carrying firearms at 51% alcohol businesses, racetracks and sporting events.

Districts and private schools are piloting AI for instruction and grading while state law provides broad guardrails but few classroom rules. Training, privacy and transparency are now front‑and‑center.

City Council cleared roughly $2.3M to buy two new center‑hung LED scoreboards for the Alamodome to limit downtime from repeated reconfigurations.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning to Judge Stephanie Boyd after finding her court livestreams and on‑the‑record comments violated judicial canons.

Judson ISD trustees voted to keep employee wages flat for 2026–27 as the district contends with roughly a $35 million gap and recent staff reductions. The board also blocked a proposed stipend for academic trainers.