EPA & Climate Policy: The Trump administration moved to erase climate pollution limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, drawing sharp criticism from Texas environmental groups and raising new environmental-justice concerns. Water & Heat Impacts: Texas hospitals report a rise in chronic kidney disease of unknown origin among young farm workers, with intense heat flagged as a likely driver—especially affecting undocumented workers who face barriers to care. Coastal Health: Texas Parks and Wildlife warned beachgoers along the Gulf after red tide was detected near the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston area, with officials predicting high risk of respiratory irritation. Wildlife Protection: A new federal rule would gut Endangered Species Act habitat protections for the red wolf, putting the already tiny population at even greater risk. Local Cleanup: Texarkana’s Keep Texarkana Beautiful is set for a Fall Sweep on Sept. 26, recruiting volunteers to tackle litter and spruce up neighborhoods. Data Centers Backlash: A new push in Congress targets how data centers share electricity costs, as communities across the country— including in Texas—raise alarms about power, water, and pollution impacts.