Livestock Emergency: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a Texas ranch as the New World screwworm response ramps up, with sterile fly releases and calls for ranchers to watch wounds and treat fast—while the warming climate makes the pest spread easier. South Texas Containment: A second screwworm case was confirmed in South Texas, and Canada temporarily halted imports of certain Texas livestock, prompting Texas officials to push back as quarantines expand. Animal Shelter Impact: Austin Wildlife Rescue says it can’t accept animals from quarantined counties tied to the outbreak, underscoring how quickly the crisis is reshaping local wildlife operations. Water & Pollution Policy: Texas regulators are drafting rules that could allow treated fracking wastewater on farmland, a move supporters say could stretch supplies but critics warn could expose communities to contaminants. Courtroom Win for Residents: An El Paso environmental franchise fee was ruled an illegal tax, potentially opening the door to refunds for residents. Severe Weather Preparedness: Gov. Abbott activated state emergency resources ahead of multi-day storms and flash-flood threats across Texas. Border Wall Fight in Big Bend: A bid to block border wall construction in Big Bend National Park failed in a House committee, keeping pressure on environmental protections.