Flooding Watch: Live Oak County says the Nueces River is rising fast, with major flood impacts expected to crest near 40 feet through the weekend, and shelters open 24/7 in George West Junior High. Water & Air Quality: A new statewide study reports microplastics in nearly every Texas waterway sampled, adding to growing concerns about pollution in places like Barton Springs and the Blue Hole. Local Land Use Fight: Neighbors in Hockley are pushing back on a proposed fuel storage terminal near homes and schools, arguing it could harm health and property values if approved by TCEQ. Clean Energy Debate: Synergen’s proposed green ammonia plant in Point Comfort faces scrutiny over water use—company leaders say it would rely on brackish groundwater and are still completing a hydrological study before permitting. Wildlife Management: Researchers say landowner trust and past experience shape how willing people are to fund feral hog control, with studies focused on Texas and the Gulf region. Community Safety: Harrison County approved a new no-wake zone on Caddo Lake to protect docks and shoreline access, with fines for violators. Heat Risk: A Dallas-area school bus driver was fired after a 4-year-old was left alone on a parked bus in extreme heat.