And now, it seems, the stations are admitting that the news item doesn't have to be that important. Fox anchor Mike Barrajas was recently at the desk when he offered this twist: "We have some breaking news, and we'll have it right after this commercial."
At which time, we assume, they're hoping it will still be breaking. At least they got their commercials in.
How has the Houston media been doing lately? Let News Hostage know by e-mailing him at rich_connelly@houstonpress.com.
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