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The 713 Commute Mode — August 18, 2026
In today's briefing, Texas colleges rethink core courses, Harris County could raise property taxes, and officials pause border construction in Big Bend National Park.
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Stories:
Political pressures are causing curriculum changes across Texas. See the changes by university.
Harris County officials propose a $3.1B budget as costs for law enforcement and healthcare rise
Ken Paxton says dozens of Texas cities can't raise property taxes
Explore the Houston area's top 50 high schools per U.S. News…
The skinny
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