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The 713: Commute Mode — September 14, 2026

Groundwater contamination questions grow in East Texas, Galveston County’s November voting maps are blocked and Houston-area school districts ask voters for more tax revenue.

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Stories:

The oil and gas industry is polluting East Texas drinking water sources: 'A disaster waiting to happen'

Texas oil CEO Josh Cohen allegedly resumed fraud scheme after posting $400K bond, prosecutors say

Texas Supreme Court blocks Galveston County from using new November voting map

Ted Cruz calls AI warning 'scary as hell' but…

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