56 people in Harris County sentenced to life in prison in 2024

There were 56 people sentenced to life in prison in 2024 in Harris County. There were also 37 people who were sentenced to more than 51 years. Here is the information for many of the cases from the Harris County Criminal District Attorney's Office.

Body found in northwest Harris County neighborhood lake

Harris County authorities are investigating a body found in a neighborhood lake in the Spring area on Thursday.

Houston River Oaks crash leaves 2 dead, 1 hospitalized

Two men are dead and another is in the hospital after a crash in front of River Oaks Elementary early Thursday morning, Houston police say.

Houston fire: Body found in burned pickup truck at home on Wickersham

The Houston Fire Department’s Arson Division and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are investigating the fire at a home in the 7800 block of Wichersham.

Tomball man accused of ambushing, killing Los Angeles doctor

The ex-wife of a doctor who was fatally shot outside his medical practice in Woodland Hills -- in a killing prosecutors believe was a murder-for-hire -- was charged Monday with murder.

Several Houston children shot at a teen pop-up party; what changes could be coming?

Two teenagers were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a pop-up party in Houston, prompting calls for increased regulation of such events.

Harris County construction worker injured after vehicle fell on top of him

Authorities with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said the incident occurred just before 2:15 p.m. at 6511 Craigway Road.

Harris County stabbing: 2 injured near flea market on Airline

An investigation is underway after two people were stabbed outside a Harris County flea market, authorities say.

Atascocita HS student brought gun to campus, district reports

An Atascocita High School student was found with a gun in their backpack on the school's campus Friday, Humble ISD reports.

Jocelyn Nungaray case: Death penalty to be sought against murder suspects, DA says

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the two Venezuelan nationals accused of murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg told Fox & Friends.