The 713: Commute Mode — August 31, 2026

Governor Greg Abbott’s affordability plan leaves major cost questions, a federal record reveals new details in a fatal ICE shooting, and Rice University expands enrollment while trying to preserve its campus culture. Sign up for our Food newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/food/ Stories: Greg Abbott is campaigning to make Texas more affordable. Will his plan work? Exclusive: U.S. attorney objects to disclosure of record detailing fatal ICE shooting Rice University is transforming its campus as enrollment surges toward 9,500 300,000 Houston-area voters are on Texas’ suspense list. If you are, here's what to do.  Six Texas school districts are under a state takeover. Has it worked? Houston mural will honor Barbara Jordan, Ima Hogg and four other influential women  Texas watches Dolly remnants, Gulf disturbance crawl westward  Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Brian Rausch, Weekend Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices