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The Landing may be closing in 10 days, but the news doesn't. Monroe Trombly reports the DOJ DOJ Civil Rights Division, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & #ColonyRidge asked a judge to pause the ongoing federal case against the developer to reach a settlement. houstonlanding.org/cfpb-doj-colon…

Photos show Mike Waltz literally checking Signal during the cabinet meeting (via Reuters)

i’m so lucky to have met these people. as a born and raised houstonian, i never imagined moving back to the area after college. these last two years have meant so much to me. we’ll soon go our separate ways, but they made houston much more special.

Incredibly proud to be part of a team that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize today. What makes it extra special is that the Baltimore Banner hasn’t yet turned 3. Congrats to Alissa Zhu Jessica Gallagher Nick Thieme and a small army of talented journalists. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

NEWS YOU CAN USE: // Any Houstonian on Houston Housing Authority's waiting list for a federal housing voucher needs to update their accounts if they want to keep their spot. HHA will purge those who don't update their accounts by June 2. (Houston Landing) houstonlanding.org/thousands-on-h…

MAJOR NEWS: South Side man Pope Leo XIV is actually a WHITE SOX fan. Not a Cubs fan per WGN TV News.

We only have 3 days before the company's pending closure, and Houston Landing leadership continues to offer substandard severance packages. We're asking YOU to stand with us. Send emails to our board of directors demanding they return with a fair offer. actionnetwork.org/letters/give-h…

HISD found an employee sent a lewd video to a student. Parents were left in the dark. New and important from Asher Lehrer-Small, who is serving the Houston Landing mission until the very end. houstonlanding.org/hisd-found-an-…

ATTN hiring managers: This is exactly why you should bring Monique Welch into your newsroom

Houston Landing Forever.

Thanks to some great journalists, including Mizanur Rahman for building a dream from scratch that people could believe in. The Landing is gone but not the seeds you planted and the stories you told. I wish every newsroom could kindle the kind of inspiration y’all had raging in yours

Houston, you beautiful place, im going to miss you so much. I’m gutted, but grateful for our two years. This newsroom was one of a kind. As for me, I’ll have news to share soon! My next gig will bring me back to the Midwest. Stay tuned 🥰

Today is my two year anniversary at Houston Landing. It’s also the day our newsroom is closing. Houston Landing, you have given me so much. More than anything else, I am grateful.

It's time for a *PROFESSIONAL NEWS* update: I'm excited to announce that I am continuing on in journalism, and will do so here, in Houston. In two weeks, I will officially begin my role as Senior Storytelling Editor at Straight Arrow News

Some personal news: Next month I’ll start a new job as a politics reporter Texas Tribune. I’ll still write about some of the news I cover now, but am excited to dig into our state leaders, state government agencies, #txlege + how their decisions impact Texans.

Thanks so much to Houston Public Media for allowing me to discuss my beloved Houston Landing with y'all on Houston Matters today. You can find our conversation at the -39:00 mark here: houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows…

Today I started my new role as Higher Education reporter for the San Antonio Report. It’s great to be back in San Antonio and the Ed beat. Please send story ideas, tips and even chisme my way at [email protected]. Estamos en contacto SA!

Y'all! I published something! I'm reporting on police and security guards in Texas schools for The New York Times. I want to hear from anyone who has interacted with a Texas school police officer or security guard or worked as one. More at the link. Please share! nytimes.com/2025/05/30/us/…

Award season is wrapped, and I can say my 2024 work earned: - Education Writers Association nat’l education beat reporting award - Livingston Awards for Young Journalists local news finalist - Texas Managing Editors 🥇in community service,🥈in investigations Been a turbulent time but important to celebrate the wins :)