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The 713 Commute Mode — October 20, 2026
In today’s briefing, Houston-area layoffs drop sharply from last year, a new U.S. Senate poll shows James Talarico narrowly ahead of Ken Paxton, and an Italian court blocks extradition in a Harris County murder case. Sign up for the Food Newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/food/ Stories:
Only 3 Houston companies have reported layoffs since July. Here's why.
James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in Senate race: UH poll
Italian court denies Lee Gilley's extradition in pregnant wife's death, but return still possible
Ken Paxton got new $150K boost from donor tied to Chinese investment…
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