A Houston stash house operator was convicted in a smuggling‑for‑ransom case that federal prosecutors say held migrants captive and demanded payments. The case is part of a larger federal crackdown.

Houston police called SWAT to a north Houston home after a reported assault on Briarcliff Drive; an arrest warrant was issued and a woman was treated for a suspected broken nose.

Precinct 4 deputies said a motorcycle pursuit hit about 130 mph and ended at an apartment complex Friday, with three riders taken into custody.

A person was hospitalized and a man detained after an aggravated assault near State Highway 249 in northwest Harris County.

A person was shot Friday at a southeast Houston car wash; police have cordoned off the scene and released few details as investigators work.

HPD and the FBI say a joint July sweep pulled 22 illegal guns, meth and cocaine, and more than $64,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

Domino's has asked a judge to dismiss a Houston negligence suit after a delivery driver allegedly stabbed a man nine times; a July 20 hearing will decide whether the case moves toward trial.

A 64-year-old man was found shot to death outside a Denver Harbor home early Thursday; police say a suspect fled and are asking for tips.

A federal jury in McAllen convicted Veronica Inez O’Cana of bribery, money laundering and witness tampering in a scheme tied to a Mission CISD energy contract. Sentencing is set for Oct. 7.

A traffic stop in Atascocita turned into a pursuit Thursday; deputies say the driver crashed into a house and was charged with evading.

Two adult women were cut during a family disturbance in southeast Houston; police say both are expected to survive and a suspect fled.

Witnesses reported gunfire inside a Cypress Kroger Wednesday; authorities detained a possible suspect as investigators worked the scene.

HPD released surveillance stills after an armed robbery on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips. Detectives say even short dash‑cam clips can help.