EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 15 MIN
The 713: Commute Mode — August 7, 2026
from The 713: Commute Mode · host Houston Chronicle
In today’s briefing, Houston ends a business recycling program, Harris County funds an investigation into the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and SpaceX plans a massive chipmaking facility near College Station. But first, the weather. Sign up for the Houston Explained newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/houston-explained Stories: Houston quietly ended its business recycling program, leaving organizations scrambling for alternatives Harris County to fund local $2.5M investigation into ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado, commissioners vote Houston investigating claim police held man for ICE during 2-hour traffic stop Harris County to increase elected constables' salaries to $305K; more than vice president James Talarico's economic plan calls for AI dividends, help for first-time homebuyers Elon Musk, Greg Abbott confirm $17B Terafab facility will be built in Grimes County near College Station Prairie View A&M ranks No. 3 among Forbes' top public HBCUs. Here's why it stands out Credits: Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Brian Rausch, Weekend Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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