The 713 Commute Mode — August 6, 2026

In today’s briefing, Texas sheds new light on its school voucher program, Fort Bend County faces a budget showdown, and election officials raise concerns about a new voting law.  Sign up for the Tomlinson’s Take newsletter:  www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/tomlinsons-take/ Here's what we know about the 85k Texas students who received private school vouchers Fort Bend County judge dispute threatens employee raises and infrastructure projects James Talarico used parents' address to vote in 5 elections after buying his own home, report says  Texas counties say new law adding another weekend of early voting will strain their budgets  A Midland lawsuit could upend Texas school funding. Why aren't other districts joining in?  Texas leads nation in Candida auris cases as the drug-resistant fungus spreads  KPRC reporter Deven Clarke says he will part ways with Houston TV station after five-year stint Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Alan Fossler, Assistant Breaking News Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices