Drug-Resistant Threat: CDC data show Candida auris has reached 3,000+ cases in 23 states this year, with Texas reporting the most—an urgent reminder that the fungus spreads in healthcare settings and hits the sickest patients. Food Safety Watch: The FDA is investigating 10 active foodborne outbreaks, including a fast-growing Cyclospora situation tied to iceberg lettuce, with cases and hospitalizations rising across many states. Rural Workforce Boost: Gov. Abbott announced a $2.42M Skills Development Fund grant to train healthcare workers across rural West Texas, targeting roles like nurses, physical therapists, and radiology techs. Local Care Expansion: CHRISTUS Health opened a new emergency center in Longview, adding capacity for faster access to urgent care. Public Health & Access: UT Tyler is recruiting families for a no-cost Parent-Powered Literacy Project for kids birth to age four, pairing home support with early learning resources. Community Health Tech: UT Austin researchers unveiled a tactile-sensing robotic hand designed for delicate handling—promising for healthcare and manufacturing. Texas Health Justice: A Harris County fentanyl delivery case led to murder charges after one teen died and another overdosed, underscoring the ongoing public health fallout from opioid trafficking.