Hidalgo and Mealer debate crime, other issues

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View in browser October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Our picks   Photo: Sharon Steinmann/Houston Chronicle Watch: Hidalgo and Mealer debate crime, other issues By The Editorial Board The two candidates for Harris County Judge sat down with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board to crime, flood management, transportation, public health, pollution and how they would work across party lines.   Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for judge By The Editorial Board The Editorial Board recommends voters back Alexandra del Moral Mealer in the Harris County judge's race. We can only hope that once in office, she'd effectively address crime, tend to basic services and restore civility on the court by governing as a strong local leader, not a partisan.    We recommend Scott Walker and Jesse McClure for Court of Criminal Appeals By The Editorial Board The all-Republican court has shown some independence from party politics with these two incumbents playing a decisive role.   We recommend Jay Kleberg for Texas Land Commissioner By The Editorial Board Jay Kleberg is focused on the core mission of the General Land Office — disaster relief, school funding, veterans and public lands — not the divisive distractions raised by Sen. Dawn Buckingham.   From our readers   Abbott is shining a light on border states' struggles By Letters to the Editor Also: Not even Joe Biden is crass enough to suggest his immigration policies are fighting inflation.   Unlike Mealer, Hidalgo understands Latinos' concerns By Letters to the Editor On Wednesday, the editorial board published its endorsement for Alexandra Mealer for Harris County judge — a tough call for one of the most closely watched races this election season. You all had a lot to say about the endorsement. Here are just some of the thoughts you shared with us.   Send us your letters and op-eds   We want to hear from you! Have an opinion you would like to write or a response to one of our stories? Submit your op-ed or Letters to the Editor here.   SIGN UP   Real-time updates on Houston's biggest stories Be the first to know about stories that matter to you with our breaking news alerts. SIGN UP     October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications