Insurers are expected to raise already high premiums for policies in Houston after Hurricane Beryl, though a pullout from the region isn’t forecasted.
Monroe Trombly
Monroe Trombly is a public safety reporter at the Abdelraoufsinno. 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.
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Will insurance cover Hurricane Beryl damage? Here’s what homeowners, renters should know.
Will insurance cover the tree that crashed into my house? How about the one that’s taken over my yard? Can my fence be replaced? In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, you’ve got insurance-related questions, and we’ve got answers. Here’s a primer on what your home insurance typically covers and what it does not, as well […]
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Hurricanes are difficult to track. Here's a guide on how to track storms like an expert.
Bookmarking key information sources, making early preparations and getting flood insurance can help Houstonians avoid big trouble.
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Promotor inmobiliario de Colony Ridge sentenciado a 45 días de prisión en Condado de Walker por manejar ebrio
William “Trey” Harris recibió una sentencia de cárcel de 45 días menos el tiempo cumplido después de declararse culpable de dos cargos por conducir en estado de ebriedad.
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Former Houston public works manager, 6 others charged in alleged water contract scheme
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said a public works manager illegally steered millions of dollars in water line repair contracts.
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HPD expands training for sex crimes investigators after ‘suspended’ cases outrage
Houston Police Department and Houston Area Women’s Center officials announced the change, which an outside panel recommended.
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Colony Ridge developer sentenced to 45 days in Walker County jail for drunk driving
William “Trey” Harris was given a 45-day jail sentence minus time served after pleading guilty to two drunken driving charges.
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Survey: Crime, housing costs, economy still top concerns for Harris County residents
Public safety, housing and the economy still rank as the leading concerns in Harris County, according to the 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey.
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Panel: Houston Police need new case management systems, better sexual assault training
An independent review panel commissioned by Mayor John Whitmire found inconsistent case management practices across the agency and inadequate protocols in the Special Victims division.
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Did HPD neglect ‘suspended’ cases? We asked 24 crime victims about their experience.
Several residents said the Houston Police Department didn’t fully investigate crimes, but most said they were satisfied with officers.