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On Friday’s show: ERCOT has announced when its audit of data centers mandated by Gov. Greg Abbott will be complete. And a new report expresses concern over certain pathogens found in Texas waterways.
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Also this hour: Houston Chronicle columnist Regina Lankenau explains how a relatively unique court in Harris County is helping renters avoid eviction.
Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
And the 1877 tall ship Elissa recently returned to Galveston after visiting New York for America’s 250th birthday. We talk with a volunteer crew member and the director of the Galveston Historic Seaport about the voyage and the historic ship — one of only three of its kind still actively sailing.
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