Hood County has shut down and covered its Flock license-plate-reader cameras after residents and commissioners raised privacy and mass-surveillance concerns. A new American Bible Society survey finds that 48% of Americans say they have received a miraculous answer to prayer, while 35% report witnessing or experiencing divine healing. Plus, the State Fair of Texas unveils its 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners, including the chocolate Corney dog, burger tacos, and more fried-food creations.