Wildfire Watch: The Ross Fire in North Texas has surged to about 85,000 acres, with crews working to keep it from crossing toward communities near Possum Kingdom Lake and Highway 16; containment sits around 21% as firefighters build lines and protect ranches and homes. Local Water Accountability: Houston says roughly 15,000 customers with unpaid balances (over $30 million total) will soon face water shutoffs after billing issues were corrected and customers get a chance to set up payment plans. Heat & Safety: Texas high school athletics is now requiring Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) readings to better manage heat stress for outdoor practices and marching band events. Austin Data Centers: Austin City Council voted to start drafting rules that define data centers in zoning and set guardrails—or possible limits—after state inaction. Energy & Power Tech: The U.S. Army selected five bases, including Fort Hood in Texas, for a up-to-$2.2B nuclear microreactor program aimed at more reliable power. Science Spotlight: A Texas fossil long misidentified as a crustacean has been reclassified as a new 24-legged insect species, shedding light on how life moved from sea to land.