The 713: Commute Mode - August 14, 2026

In today’s briefing, Houston’s top elected officials have new salary limits, ICE detained a Houston pastor at Bush Intercontinental Airport, and border security construction has begun at Big Bend National Park. Sign up for the Houston Explained newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/houston-explained Houston elected officials get first raises in 13 years, with council member pay hitting $80K Houston pastor who led Seventh-day Adventist churches detained by ICE at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Border construction is underway at Big Bend National Park. Here's what we know  Ex-deputy didn't know gun fired in killing of Texas State student, attorney says  Would you share your contacts with Greg Abbott? His campaign wants you to.   Pasadena officer won't face prosecution after allegedly misusing Flock cameras  Hugo's lands on New York Times list of best Mexican restaurants in America Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Brian Rausch, Weekend Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices