Public Health & Safety: A blood drive on San Antonio’s East Side raised awareness about sickle cell disease and the need for more diverse donors, highlighting how regular transfusions can be lifesaving for patients. Food Safety: FDA inspection data shows Visa Fruit, LLC in Houston was checked Aug. 12 for foodborne biological hazards, with no corrective action required. Health Policy & Courts: A Fifth Circuit ruling dealt a blow to Jackson, Mississippi residents by saying the U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee a right to clean drinking water or require officials to provide truthful health-crisis information. Healthcare Access & Oversight: The DOJ announced a Mount Sinai agreement ending sex-rejecting procedures for minors and funding free care for people harmed by those interventions. Texas Healthcare Watch: Texas Attorney General investigations into the military healthcare contractor TriWest continue to draw attention as claims denials remain a concern. Community Health: Colleges are urging faculty and staff to verify measles immunity early to prevent campus disruption from a single case. Injury & Emergency Response: Multiple Texas crash reports this week included a fatal Mesquite I-30 crash tied to manslaughter charges and a five-vehicle crash near Hillsboro leaving two dead and two critically injured.