Gulf Storm Watch: Tropical Depression Two has strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha, with watches and surge alerts stretching from Florida’s Panhandle through Louisiana and warnings that heavy rain could bring flash flooding and dangerous coastal water levels, with Texas still in the forecast path. Flood Recovery: Gov. Abbott surveyed Kerrville’s flood damage from the air and said the state is moving into cleanup and rebuilding, including debris removal and support for affected homeowners. Water Quality & Groundwater: Texas Well Owner Network screenings are set for Aug. 4–5 in Caldwell and Hays counties, offering $15 lab checks for common well contaminants and follow-up education on protecting household water. Wildlife Conservation: A male Houston toad has been spotted in restored habitat in Bastrop County after USFWS released 3 million captive-bred eggs, a hopeful sign for a species long missing from the Houston area. Local Environment: San Antonio Zoo opened a hands-on ocean life touch tank focused on coral conservation, warning that reef systems face rapid decline from climate change. Wastewater Concerns: Comal County residents are pushing back on a wastewater treatment plant permit renewal tied to a new development, arguing effluent could harm Canyon Lake and nearby properties. Biodiversity & Recreation: Texas Parks and Wildlife will celebrate adding four new paddling trails, including the 100th trail in the statewide network, expanding habitat-focused outdoor access. Animal Health Alert: Montana livestock officials urged vigilance about New World screwworm, noting confirmed cases currently localized to Texas and New Mexico.