Tropical Storm Edouard: The fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season formed in the northern Gulf and is forecast to make landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border Tuesday, with a narrow corridor of heavy rain most likely from the Houston area into parts of East Texas; San Antonio is expected to see little-to-none impacts beyond an isolated shower, while coastal areas in the warning zone prepare for possible storm surge and gusty conditions. Water supply & flood risk: As the storm threat ramps up, Texas emergency resources and local school closures are being reported across the Houston region, with officials urging residents to plan for flash flooding. Grand Canyon flash flooding (climate + land impacts): Heavy monsoon rains triggered deadly flash floods in Arizona, with experts pointing to burn-scar damage that can accelerate runoff; at least two people died and dozens were rescued, underscoring how extreme rain plus disturbed land can turn dangerous fast. Desalination debate (Corpus Christi): Corpus Christi City Council is set to vote on moving the Inner Harbor Desalination Project to 60% design, with supporters citing permitting and potential public funding, and opponents raising concerns about location and impacts. Energy & pollution policy: The SEC signals it may reconsider federal limits on shareholder proposals, a shift that could affect how investors pressure companies on environmental practices. Tech + climate politics: Coverage continues on backlash to AI data centers and related energy concerns, with Texas emerging as a key battleground.