Hidalgo, Mealer debate crime and other issues in first in-person sitdown

Plus: The ground is sinking in Katy, Woodlands and other fast-growing Houston suburbs, according to researchers

View in browser Afternoon Report Oct. 12, 2022 OCTOBER SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Lina Hidalgo and Alexandra Mealer debate Harris County budget, crime and policy in first sitdown Watch the two candidates for Harris County Judge discuss crime, flood management and how they would work across party lines with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board.   Researchers find the ground is sinking in Katy, Woodlands and other fast-growing Houston suburbs Fast-growing suburbs in the Houston area are sinking at "significant rates," primarily because of groundwater and oil and gas withdrawal pumping, a recent study conducted by a University of Houston geology professor has found.   Chronicle Editorial Board recommends Alexandra Mealer for Harris County Judge "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," writes the Editorial Board.   How Seattle radio called Yordan Alvarez's walkoff home run compared to Astros' broadcast There were no tears, but the Mariners' radio call obviously was starkly different from the Astros' broadcast.   Which Astros player are you? Take this test to find out. Are you a star hitter like Altuve or Alvarez? Maybe you're an ace pitcher like Verlander? Answer these 10 questions to see who you match up with.   Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   Here are all of the Amazon devices on sale during the Prime Early Access Sale Amazon Prime Day might have passed back in July, but the Prime Early Access Sale is here.   Apple AirPods Pro are on sale for the first time during the Prime Early Access Sale Gone are the days of having to wear wired headphones and deal with them constantly getting tangled up and always being in the way.   SIGN UP   The 713: Houston in 5 minutes or less Our new weekday email will help you stay connected and updated on Houston news in five minutes or less. 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