Mental Health & Care Access: Harris County is exploring paid mental health time off for workers, aiming to reduce stigma and respond to rising usage of mental health leave. Public Health & Infectious Disease: The CDC says Chagas disease is now recognized as endemic in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 Americans possibly living with it unknowingly—an issue that matters for Texas clinicians as summer insect activity ramps up. Animal Health & Food Safety: New World screwworm detections climbed to 9 cases across Texas and New Mexico, including a dog case; Canada temporarily restricted Texas livestock imports while officials work to contain the outbreak. Healthcare Policy & Costs: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals to improve public pricing transparency or face penalties up to $2 million annually, pushing clearer costs for common tests and treatments. Mental Health Tech: FDA cleared Wave Neuroscience’s MeRT system for PTSD, a noninvasive EEG-guided neuromodulation option backed by a multisite clinical study. Texas Spotlight: Abbott announced $2.5 million to expand mobile stroke care via mobile stroke units, targeting faster access to lifesaving treatment. Safety & Violence: A Midland active shooter left 1 dead and 10 injured; authorities say the suspect was found dead after a standoff. Houston Public Safety: A Houston officer-involved shooting led to charges against Letonto Gaspard for misdemeanor deadly conduct after an armed suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers.