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The 713: Commute Mode — August 28, 2026

Metro proposes fewer bus and rail service hours, prosecutors move toward a grand jury in a fatal federal immigration shooting and Tropical Storm Dolly highlights September hurricane risk.

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Stories:

Houston Metro's proposed $1.7B budget projects fewer bus and rail hour amid cuts

Houston ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado could go before grand jury 'very soon,' DA Sean Teare says

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