Nuclear Power at Ports: The U.S. Maritime Administration is partnering with the Port of Corpus Christi to explore small modular reactors and port microgrids to power next-gen commercial shipping and boost resilience for Gulf Coast supply chains. Tropical Rain Threat for Texas-Louisiana: The National Hurricane Center says a northern Gulf disturbance has a high chance to develop into a tropical depression or storm, with heavy rain expected for southeast Louisiana and possible impacts near the Texas-Louisiana coast by Tuesday. Austin Data Center Rules: Austin City Council approved local regulations for data centers, including landscaping, heat controls, and flood-plain impacts, following Gov. Abbott’s push for audits before projects connect to the Texas power grid. Wildfire Water Stress: In Dallas County’s Sand Branch, residents have waited decades for clean water, and a new fire left them using bottled water because there are no hydrants—highlighting how environmental and infrastructure gaps collide in emergencies. Extreme Heat & Storm Setup: North Texas remains under a strong heat ridge with elevated wildfire risk, while forecasts keep an eye on tropical moisture and storm chances moving toward the region.