The 713 Commute Mode — July 30, 2026

In today’s briefing, new research raises questions about Harris County’s flood maps, a judge intervenes in a high-profile immigration case tied to a fatal ICE shooting, and Houston hospitals brace for another stretch of dangerous heat.  Sign up for the Tomlinson’s Take newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/tomlinsons-take/ Stories: Exclusive: FEMA maps may be missing over 200K high-flood-risk Harris County properties, study shows Witness to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's shooting released from ICE custody after 22 days Texas homeowners face some of the highest insurance burdens in the nation. Here’s why. Fort Bend police academy temporarily closes as state probes allegations of ineligible cadets Extreme Houston heat nearly triggers a new record for single-day emergency room visits Texas issues measles alert after Montgomery County confirms four cases Pudgy's Fine Cookies, Underground Creamery to team up on new Meyerland location with soft serve Credits:  Forecast: Justin Ballard, Meteorologist Editing: Alan Fossler, Assistant Breaking News Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices