The 713: Commute Mode — August 11, 2026

A rural Republican backlash over data centers tests Governor Abbott, a pharmaceutical giant plans a major Houston manufacturing facility and a congressional candidate pushes nationwide permitless carry. Sign up for the Houston Chronicle's food newsletter: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/food/ Stories: Greg Abbott is cracking down on data centers. Some rural Republicans say they still don't trust him. Bristol Myers Squibb plans $2.3B manufacturing plant in Houston  Only one thing can stop Texas GOP dominance in Congress: Gina Hinojosa  This Texas frontrunner for a seat in Congress wants to take permitless carry national   Police respond to report of body floating in Brays Bayou in southeast Houston   Kamp Houston closes after six years in business   The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. Here’s how to watch Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Jennifer Chang, Senior Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices