Authorities in Harris County have released little information definitively proving Dexter Ceasar shot himself, leaving his relatives skeptical of the claim.
Monroe Trombly
Monroe Trombly is a public safety reporter at the Houston Landing. Monroe comes to Texas from Ohio. He most recently worked at the Columbus Dispatch, where he covered breaking and trending news. Before that, Monroe cut his teeth as a reporter at the Mansfield News Journal. Monroe is a Cincinnati native who earned a degree in environmental studies from the University of Cincinnati. When not writing, you can find him at the movies or on the hiking trail.
Posted inPublic Safety
Houston native Will Speer became a model death row inmate. Is it enough to spare his life?
The 49-year-old has been convicted of two murders, including one in Harris County, but his lawyers and one victim’s sister say he deserves clemency.
Posted inPublic Safety
Backed by data, Liberty County sheriff disputes GOP claims about Colony Ridge crime
The number of violent crimes reported by the Liberty County sheriff each year has stayed consistent the past decade, even as the population boomed.
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‘Everyone dropped the ball’: Tenants decry housing officials’ response to unsafe apartments
Residents of two complexes in southeast Houston said local housing leaders haven’t done enough to address poor living conditions.
Posted inDiverse Communities
Texas ‘drag ban’ law restricting sexual performances ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge in Houston ruled against SB 12 after LGBTQ+ groups had challenged the state law in a lawsuit
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Sheriff: Houston man, 66, dies in Harris County Jail after apparent medical emergency
Alfred Rios died in custody after an apparent medical emergency, officials said. He had been in jail since early 2021 on sexual assault charges.
Posted inAround the Region
Residents allowed home as firefighters battle Game Preserve Wildfire near Huntsville
Evacuations and road closures were lifted for residents threatened by a massive, fast-moving wildfire north of Huntsville that grew to nearly 4,430 acres.
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Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Harris County’s felony bail system
A federal judge’s ruling Thursday disappointed advocates who argued that many lower-income people are illegally held in jail pre-trial.
Posted inPolitics & Government
LGBTQ+ groups, drag performers win temporary halt to Texas law on sexual performances
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday that halts the enactment of a new law on “sexually oriented performances” and children.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Federal judge debates blocking Texas law that targets drag shows, punishes performers
Leaders of LGBTQ+ organizations testified that Senate Bill 12, a new law on sexual content and minors, is unconstitutionally vague and chills free speech.