Tropical Storm Arthur: AccuWeather estimates the Gulf storm caused $4–6 billion in damage and economic loss, with flooding and travel disruptions among the costliest impacts. College ROI push: A new Texas study measures how public schools’ programs pay off in the labor market, adding momentum to efforts to track student outcomes and return on investment. New World screwworm watch: Agriculture officials say the risk remains minimal in the Shenandoah Valley, but Texas has confirmed cases and is rolling out more resources for vigilance. Oil & geopolitics: Crude prices slid as the U.S. and Iran began 60-day peace negotiations, with Strait of Hormuz shipping safety a key focus. Texas data breach: Texas Parks & Wildlife says a vendor incident may have exposed data for about 3 million hunting and fishing license holders. Robotaxi race: Tesla’s Texas robotaxi fleet is reported at just 69 vehicles, far behind rivals, as the company scales with lower per-ride pricing. Tech/energy investment: Pantheon Infra plans a $55m investment in Terra-Gen, which operates solar and storage projects including in Texas. Public safety: A Tesla crash in Katy killed a woman; authorities say the driver reported automated driving-assistance was engaged.