Surveillance Backlash: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock automated license-plate cameras after reports of millions in spending and misuse concerns, including an officer indicted for thousands of plate lookups tied to a former partner. Missouri Abortion Fight: In Columbia, Stop the Ban Missouri held door-to-door canvassing urging voters to reject Amendment 3, which would ban most abortions with limited exceptions for medical emergencies, fetal anomalies, and rape or incest. Election Courtroom Update: A federal judge blocked a Trump administration rule that would create a national list of eligible mail voters, warning it could disrupt state mail systems before November. Local Governance: Columbia City Council members signaled they may revisit the city’s Flock camera relationship ahead of a spring renewal decision. Public Health: Two companies recalled 0.9% sodium chloride IV bags nationwide over particulate contamination concerns, prompting hospitals to pull affected lots. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular price in Wright County at $3.68 for the week ending Aug. 22, with Missouri’s statewide average at $3.84. Missouri Courts: A St. Louis federal jury convicted Kenneth C. Sparks III on all 20 counts tied to a $1.2 million COVID-era loan fraud scheme and additional personal/auto loan fraud.