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The 713 Commute Mode — October 6, 2026
In today’s briefing, Texas candidates are shifting their messages for a competitive midterm, Houston leads the nation in “accidental” landlords, and City Hall is pulling a controversial federal grant application.
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Flip-flop tracker: How Texas’ top candidates are changing their tune on key issues
Houston is now the top market for ‘accidental landlords’ in the U.S. What it means for sellers.
Gina Hinojosa wants to eliminate homeowners' property taxes. But how?
Whitmire administration quietly sought $150M federal…
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