A Houston man has been federally charged with cyberstalking and possession of child pornography after an alleged months-long campaign of harassment, court records say.

A suspected lightning strike destroyed a Cinco Ranch home during Tuesday's storms; three firefighters were treated and Fort Bend investigators are on the scene.

An 18-year-old may have unintentionally shot a 16-year-old at a northwest Harris County home; deputies found two adults dead and detectives are investigating.

Montgomery County deputies are investigating the shooting death of 81-year-old James Blount in the 19200 block of Trails End Road. Detectives say the Major Crimes Unit is handling the case and are seeking tips and video.

A shelter-in-place was issued for the Duroux area of La Marque after a major natural gas leak; officials closed local roads and told residents to stay indoors.

A suspect is barricaded inside an apartment on Redford in southeast Houston; authorities say no shots were fired and SWAT negotiators are on scene. Neighbors were asked to avoid the area.

Harris County detectives arrested a 28-year-old after investigators say he sold altered disabled-parking placards online. Authorities say the hang-tags were doctored and buyers could face charges.

A Houston woman was arrested after prosecutors say unlicensed lip‑filler injections left a patient with an infection and bills. She faces felony charges and a June 3 hearing.

A 40-year-old Onalaska man is jailed after deputies say at least five children reported sexual abuse; investigators say more victims are coming forward.

A suspicious package near the Montgomery County Courthouse forced evacuations in downtown Conroe before an all‑clear was issued.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in the I‑45 North Freeway HOV lane near West Road on Monday morning; HPD says the investigation is ongoing.

A Houston man was shot in the hand during evening prayers at Masjid Hamza after he tried to help a homeless man who had been staying at the mosque. Prosecutors say the suspect has been charged and court proceedings are ongoing.

A man barricaded himself inside a Katy-area apartment Monday after deputies say he shot his girlfriend; she was critically injured, the sheriff said. Investigators remained on scene.