Tesla has just officially surpassed Waymo in the total number of robotaxis registered to date in Texas for the first time. • Tesla: 1,302 • Waymo: 1,297 Tesla just added another 20 Model Ys.

Tesla is holding an event to celebrate the opening of their new Tesla Semi Laredo, Texas service center, the first of its kind in Texas. "Witness the growth of our Semi network with a site tour, experience Semi on a ride-along and learn more about Service from our team." h/t @gheeunit, more info:

SpaceX has just announced that it has signed a major deal with SINGULUS to manufacture advanced, high-efficiency solar cells for its Starmind satellites at its facility in Bastrop, Texas. The first production line is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2027, with plans to scale to more than 100 GW of solar cell production equipment. “We have signed a supply contract with SpaceX for a turnkey production line for the manufacture of heterojunction solar cells.” The agreement is part of a broader strategic partnership that could include multiple additional production lines as SpaceX rapidly expands its satellite manufacturing capabilities. More info: