Policy & Health: The Trump administration directed federal agencies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for minors, a move that could reshape care at federally funded hospitals and medical schools. Courts & Families: A surrogacy dispute in Dallas involving a baby with a serious heart defect is back in the spotlight, with Texas officials pushing for lifesaving treatment as abortion restrictions collide with parental rights. Education Accountability: Texas released 2026 A-F school ratings, with statewide results “relatively stable” but more campuses earning A/B and some districts still facing intervention after repeated failing grades. Local School Snapshot: New TEA enrollment breakdowns show tiny representation in specific districts—like 2.6% Asian enrollment in Horizon Montessori (down from last year) and near-zero counts for American Indian students in several districts. Community Health & Back-to-School: Houston-area dermatologist Dr. Andrew Quinn urges families to add skin checks to back-to-school routines, especially for athletes. Faith & Nonprofits: Vanderbloemen marked National Succession Planning Day with free resources for churches, schools, and nonprofits. Arts & Culture: Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council named Marcus Zwiebel interim director after Jennifer Unger’s resignation. Travel & Lifestyle: Delta announced nonstop Austin-to-Paris service starting March 27, 2027. Music & Entertainment: Jep & Jess Robertson are bringing their Duck Dynasty spinoff to Texas for a new series. Public Safety: Texas DPS issued a Silver Alert for 76-year-old Sylvia Martin, last seen in San Antonio. Sports & Local Pride: Drizzle Cheesecakes’ Olympic-to-dessert story lands it among finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards.