Texas School Funding Fight: Midland ISD voted to sue TEA/Commissioner Mike Morath over the state’s “Robin Hood” recapture system, renewing the long-running fight over whether low-income districts get a fair shot despite repeated court rulings. Higher Ed Funding: The Texas higher education board trimmed community college incentive money after colleges beat graduation targets faster than lawmakers budgeted, meaning smaller bonuses for low-income students and adult learners. Storm & Flood Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha churned toward the Texas coast and brought hazardous conditions, with residents urged to prepare as it moved through the region. Energy & Markets: Brent crude pushed above $100 as Middle East shipping risks and new U.S. tariffs stoked stagflation fears—an inflation pressure point for Texas households and businesses. Houston Business Snapshot: A new Houston Business Journal roundup put the region’s top healthcare systems at 62 hospitals and 17,000+ beds, and its top residential property managers at 160,000+ units. Cross-Border Growth: A San Luis Potosí delegation toured Rio South Texas to explore expanding automotive supply chains and operations. Crypto/Finance: Poolin, once a major bitcoin mining pool, filed Chapter 11 to sell Texas mining sites and wind down. Local Housing Plan: Marshall’s historic high school redevelopment is moving forward toward a 245-unit housing complex, with preliminary plans under city review.