Food Safety: The FDA linked a Texas egg recall to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, reporting 98 illnesses across 17 states (26 hospitalizations) and calling Midwest Poultry Services shell eggs a “likely source,” urging shoppers to check cartons for specific codes. Local Infrastructure: Houston’s Midtown intersection of Hamilton St. and Tuam St. will close from 9 a.m. July 27 until mid-August for storm sewage work tied to the I-45 expansion, with posted detours. Public Health/Environment: A new Texas study found microplastics in nearly every North Texas waterway tested, including the Trinity River, White Rock Lake and Mountain Creek Lake, pushing for action. Politics: Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton again dodged questions about property and voting residence, while Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico boosted outreach with a $25 million pledge aimed at Black voters. Heat & Weather: North Texas remains under heat advisories with triple-digit temperatures expected, and more hot days likely next week. Houston Community: Families held a procession and vigil after an ICE shooting killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, demanding a transparent investigation.