The 713 Commute Mode — September 21, 2026

The 713: Commute Mode · Sep 21, 2026 · 7m

In today’s briefing, Tarrant County becomes a crucial midterm battleground, Texas is set to receive billions for border security spending, and Houston-area school board elections could shape decisions for more than 300,000 students.

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Who will win Tarrant County, the last large, 'purple' holdout on Texas' political map?

Texas to receive $7.5B from DHS for Greg Abbott’s border crackdown under Biden

At least 13 school districts have board elections in November. See the list.

HISD says its…