Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals nationwide to post clearer pricing or face up to $2M in annual penalties, with enforcement expected to tighten—an issue that hits Texans when patients can’t shop for costs of tests and procedures. Public Health & Infectious Disease: CHOP doctors flagged measles risk as World Cup crowds grow, while the U.S. passed 2,000 measles cases and Texas remains among the states with high totals. New World Screwworm: A second South Texas detection is driving new animal movement restrictions and heightened rancher vigilance as federal and state agencies push containment. Food Safety: A Lubbock sushi spot reopened after a shutdown tied to 71 health violations, including temperature control and labeling problems. Heat Safety (World Cup): Houston’s fan festival saw dozens treated for heat-related illness as humidity worsened heat stress. Texas Health Policy: Bell County voters will decide in November on creating a hospital district to fund care for underinsured residents. Cancer Research: UT Southwestern researchers reported an antibody approach that shrank resistant non-small cell lung tumors in preclinical work. Local Care Access: Kerr County approved an insurance plan that raises employee out-of-pocket costs to absorb a steep premium jump.