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The 713 Commute Mode — August 20, 2026
In today’s briefing, a watchdog raises concerns about thousands of plugged oil and gas wells across Texas, college-prep courses factor into Houston ISD’s state ratings, and Houston is changing the rules around air conditioning in rentals. Sign up for the Tomlinson’s Take newsletter: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/tomlinsons-take/ Stories:
25,000 Texas oil and gas wells could soon fail and become ‘zombie wells,' watchdog group warns
Exclusive: Online courses inflated HISD ratings. Without them, some schools would have Fs.
More drivers are suing Houston after police crashes. The city’s…
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