The 713 Commute Mode — August 27, 2026

In today's briefing, Texas grapples with a data center boom, a federal judge rules on a detained ICE agent's release, and change is coming to the top of MD Anderson. Sign up for the To Houston, with Joy newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/to-houston-with-joy/ Stories: Don't buy Gov. Greg Abbott's latest blame game: Texas's data center problem is on him ICE agent accused of Minneapolis shooting can be released from Texas jail, judge says MD Anderson president Dr. Peter Pisters retiring after 9 years as leader of elite cancer hospital University of Houston launches institute to find new solutions to homelessness Houston postpones action on $50M proposal that would block future annexation of The Woodlands Can Democrat James Talarico unlock Republicans' grip on the veterans' vote? Texas to receive over $1 billion in settlement with Meta over child safety concerns, AG says Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Alan Fossler, Assistant Breaking News Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices