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Newspaper endorsements can carry significant weight during an election season.

But how does a newsroom decide which candidates deserve its support? At the Houston Chronicle, the endorsement process involves evaluating candidates, examining their positions on the issues, and considering what they would bring to public office.

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last week paramount skydance officially completed its acquisition of warner brothers discovery for 110 billion dollars That's created a new media giant under the name Skydance.

And while this merger brings two major Hollywood studios, streaming services and news outlets like CNN and CBS under one roof, concerns have been raised over the massive scale of these companies' consolidation, with many fearing widespread job losses, reduced competition between studios, higher prices for consumers and less editorial independence.

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The Houston Police Department's use of its site and release program has dropped by 96% since it was introduced six years ago.

The program was created in 2020 under former Mayor Sylvester Turner to reduce arrests for certain misdemeanor offenses and help ease the burden on the Harris County Jail.

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Mortgage rates are climbing again, creating another challenge for people hoping to buy a home.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently reached 7.4%, its highest level in nearly three years, putting additional pressure on buyers already navigating the cost of homeownership.

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