What to Know:

• Brownsville received nearly $22 million from the Texas Middle Mile Program to expand its broadband fiber network by an estimated 138 miles.
• The project is expected to benefit about 50,000 residents across Brownsville and nearby communities.
• The grant builds on Brownsville’s broader technology strategy, including municipal fiber, private 5G, smart city systems and its AI Factory.

What to Know:

• West Lake Hills is advancing an AI traffic signal initiative for the Bee Cave Road corridor after council discussion and support for related budget amendments.
• City officials put the cost at $360,000 and said about $300,000 in ad valorem tax revenue proceeds could help fund the work.
• Public records tie NoTraffic and Texas Highway Products to the project, though officials said the final vendor arrangement could still change.

What to Know:

• Conroe police have launched a drone-first-response program using two Axon Air drones and two docking stations.
• City Council approved the $230,000 purchase in December using Federal Justice Seized Assets funds.
• The department’s drone policy requires FAA Part 107-licensed operators, ties flights to dispatch records and bars random surveillance.

What to Know:

• HHSC is rolling out SEMARC, a cross-agency reportable conduct search tool, and backing it up with rule changes across multiple programs.
• The agency is moving WIC benefits to a cloud-based system, with new cards, real-time benefit updates and continued expansion of the myWIC app.
• HHSC is continuing work on interoperability and oversight through the ATLIS health information exchange effort and tighter electronic visit verification controls.

What to Know:

• Arlington and Dallas are using an AI traffic system called NoTraffic AI to help manage intersections ahead of the World Cup.
• The system uses radar and live video to detect vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians so cities can adjust signal timing and reduce congestion.
• Arlington has already adopted the technology and plans to expand its use this summer, while Dallas is testing it at two locations before deciding on broader deployment.

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