New World screwworm containment ramps up in Texas: Federal and state officials say the outbreak is shifting into full stop-the-spread mode after a second South Texas case, with Canada temporarily halting entry of certain Texas livestock while quarantines and restrictions expand. Heat hits Houston World Cup crowds fast: On day one of the FIFA Fan Festival, 22 people were treated for heat-related illness and four were hospitalized, with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo saying more shade and better hydration access were needed. Data center backlash grows into a grassroots fight: Residents in multiple Texas communities are pushing back on AI data center plans over water, power, and environmental impacts, while other states like Arizona move toward incentive moratoriums. Water pollution fraud in Houston-area wastewater testing: Two local residents pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater lab results tied to illegal ammonia, E. coli, and phosphorus levels. AG targets glyphosate residues: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into glyphosate residue in foods, issuing demands to Bayer and PepsiCo. EV battery safety gets a Texas boost: Texas Instruments rolled out a new battery monitor aimed at detecting thermal runaway risks in EV and storage systems.