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The 713 Commute Mode — August 12, 2026
In today’s briefing, a Houston law firm faces questions over a $150 million contract for migrant children, Houston ISD moves closer to reassigning special education students and a witness is arrested by federal immigration agents. Sign up for the Houston Chronicle's "SaysHou" Opinion newsletter: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/opinion/
Stories
Houston firm tapped for $150M migrant contract has deep Trump ties, little immigration experience
Mike Miles says Houston ISD called around 1,600 parents to comply with state order
Exclusive: ICE arrests witness in active HPD shooting…
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