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Houston ChronicleMonday, 31 August 2026

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$1.7B Metro plan cuts bus, rail hours

Budget also would slash spending on long-term projects, marking first post-pandemic trims

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Rice undergoes rapid expansion

More students, faculty, buildings challenge close-knit culture

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Nepalese officials warning of more flooding

Some residents return to devastated homes

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Abbott is making affordability a main theme in his campaign

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