Hurricane Polo & Texas Flood Risk: Hurricane Polo is forecast to make landfall in Mexico, but its tropical moisture is expected to push heavy rain and flash-flood threats into West Texas and beyond, with watches and warnings in effect as storms linger into midweek. Grid & Power Resilience: Colorado is set to receive $250 million in federal funding to boost electricity transmission links, including upgrades tied to moving more power across the Texas region during extreme weather and high demand. Stormwater Tech in Houston: Convergent Water Technologies says its FocalPoint modular biofiltration system won Washington Ecology “General Use Level Designation” for basic treatment, adding another approved pathway for stormwater cleanup. Beef Supply Stress: Texas cattle groups warn immigration enforcement is disrupting the beef supply chain—hitting feedyards, processing, and transport—and could add pressure to already-high prices. Data Centers vs. Water/Permits: Texas is pausing new data center permitting while state audits review water and power use, as the AI buildout faces growing local pushback. Wildlife & Ranch Health: Texas A&M researchers report gaps in bison parasite management, pointing to the need for more targeted deworming to slow drug resistance. Dallas Economic Boost: Morgan Stanley plans a major Dallas hub with large job and investment commitments, underscoring how finance growth keeps reshaping Texas land-use and infrastructure demands.