The 713: Commute Mode - August 13, 2026

In today’s briefing, big companies are changing their headquarters to Texas, Harris County faces another state elections audit and a rescued sea turtle completes a five thousand mile flight to the Houston Zoo. Sign up for the Tomlinson's Take newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/tomlinsons-take/ Stories: Big companies are leaving states like New York and Delaware for Texas. Here’s why that matters.  Houston law firm with Trump ties backs out of federal immigration deal   Harris County to undergo second state-mandated elections audit in four years following random draw  Ken Paxton snubs debate invite from Hearst and NBC/Telemundo  Houston voters will decide whether to change marijuana enforcement, ban no-knock warrants this fall  At least 54 Houston ISD schools changed principals for the 2026-27 school year  Rescued sea turtle stops at Houston Zoo on 5,000-mile trip back to the Gulf Credit: Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Cat DeLaura, Senior Audience Strategy Editor for Newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices