Flood Watch: Heavy rain is hammering South-Central Texas again, with the National Weather Service warning of 10–20 inches in spots and “catastrophic” flash flooding risk through Thursday; Uvalde County has seen up to 16 inches, and tornado warnings also hit parts of the region. ICE Accountability: After fatal ICE-involved shootings in Houston and Maine, DHS says ICE will require body cameras for arrest teams and has told agents to pause most vehicle stops; Houston’s HPD chief is also asking the Texas Rangers to investigate the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting. Human Rights Claims: A new report from Human Rights Watch and the ACLU says detainees at an ICE facility in Texas report beatings, filthy conditions, denied medical care, and barriers to contacting lawyers or family. Policy & Politics: Texas lawmakers are weighing limits on commercial surrogacy contracts involving foreign nationals, while Texas officials push crackdowns on “birth tourism” via hospital investigations. Business Climate: Texas was ranked No. 1 for “Best Business Climate” for the fourth straight year, citing economic strength, workforce, and regulatory/tax environment. Local Help: Fort Bend County veterans and military families can access free monthly food assistance through a new partnership.