A warehouse fire in southeast Houston sent thick black smoke across neighborhoods Thursday; early reports say the building was reportedly full of recycled computers. HazMat teams were on scene.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted a media staging area at Highland Creek Ranch near Fry Road and FM‑529; officials have released no further details.

A Houston man was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after an FBI Houston investigation found he distributed child sexual abuse material.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot in the 6700 block of Rusty Ridge Lane in Katy; a man believed to be the shooter remained at the scene.

A man was shot by HPD in the 6300 block of West Bellfort Avenue; police say no officers were injured and an OIS investigation is underway.

DEA Galveston agents say they seized about $250,000 and several firearms — one stolen — during a search of a southeast Houston home.

A Children's Museum Houston media director was arrested in a Manvel sting and faces an online solicitation charge. The museum says it acted immediately and is cooperating with investigators.

A Del Rio resident was sentenced to just over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to traffic firearms, prosecutors say.

Deputies say thieves struck a FedEx yard in Willowbrook this week as catalytic converter thefts climb again in the Houston area. Officials urge truck and SUV owners to park in well‑lit spots and consider shields or engraving.

Harris County SWAT and deputies are on scene near the North Freeway and Airtex after reports of a barricaded, believed-armed man. Officials say a heavy police presence remains.

Precinct 4 deputies are probing a death after a man was found shot in the 24000 block of Palo Dura Drive in Spring. Authorities say the scene appears isolated.

Five people were arrested after a Houston home invasion that investigators say is linked to a transnational South American theft ring. Court filings allege a juvenile was threatened during the robbery.

Harris County deputies say they arrested a man Sunday after a pregnant woman was assaulted in the 20300 block of Fairfield Park Way in Cypress. The constable’s Facebook post names the suspect and shows deputies responded to the call.