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The 713: Commute Mode — October 12, 2026

In today’s briefing, Harris County faces hard questions over possible Texans stadium funding, a Houston geothermal company signs a major Google power deal and religion becomes central in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. Please take our brief listener survey here.

The Texans want a new stadium or expensive repairs to Reliant Stadium. Either way, where’s the money?

Google is betting on this Houston company to power the AI data center boom

As Ken Paxton attacks James Talarico on faith, his church remains a mystery

How Flock cameras became an unexpected issue in the 2026 midterms

Texas’ space industry is…

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