The 713 Commute Mode — August 19, 2026

In today’s briefing, a new study points to wider flood risk across Harris County, a former Brazoria County deputy heads toward trial in a fatal shooting, and Governor Greg Abbott takes aim at how Texas schools hire foreign workers.  Sign up for the Houston Explained newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/houston-explained Stories: Where is Houston flood risk most underestimated? Texas A&M researchers point to these hot spots Trial set for former Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal shooting of Texas State student)  Greg Abbott pushes to ban public schools from using H-1B visas   Houston violent crime falls below pre-pandemic levels, survey finds   Houston TV anchor Charly Edsitty to leave ABC13 after eight years, station confirms  Port Arthur ISD looks into reported corporal punishment used on Memorial student Texas constable tells Flock to 'come get your garbage' after Hood County ends contract Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing:  Alan Fossler, Assistant Breaking News Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices