Houston is remembered for its compassion and support to over 200,000 New Orleans evacuees after Hurricane Katrina, with the Astrodome becoming a refuge and symbol of the city's resilience and humanity.

The KOGGC and its leaders are facing federal charges for human trafficking and fraud, with leaders arrested in multiple states and the DOJ asserting commitment to pursuing justice.

A suspect was arrested for a hit-and-run on Emerald Mist Parkway and charged with Failure to Stop and Give Information; bond set at $100. The incident and arrest were reported by the Harris County Constable's Office.

Wilmer Xitumul-Godinez, a Guatemalan national, was sentenced to 12 months for illegal reentry after previous deportation, with plans for another deportation post-sentence.

Texas motorists see gas prices at $2.81 per gallon ahead of Labor Day, lower than last year, with air travel busy at DFW Airport and road congestion expected during peak times.

A United Express flight from Aspen to Houston diverted to Austin due to severe turbulence, resulting in two hospitalizations and evaluations of all 39 passengers and 4 crew members.

Twin sisters gave birth to sons on the same day at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, sharing their pregnancies and deliveries in a synchronized manner.

Mexican national Eustorgio Quiroz-Salto was sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession and may be deported after serving his term.

Two Harris County deputies were injured by a suspected drunk driver; the driver faces charges, and the corporal is hospitalized with a long recovery ahead.

A Houston stash house operator, Junior Morales-Chutan, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation involving kidnapping for ransom.

Authorities concluded a woman's plunge into the San Jacinto River with her children was a murder-suicide, leaving her and one child dead, while two children survived with a civilian's help.

Houston-area law enforcement launches a "No Refusal" initiative to combat impaired driving over the Labor Day weekend, with a history of fatalities linked to DWI during the holiday.

A Texas home health agency owner, Paul Njoku, received a 75-month prison sentence for Medicare fraud and identity theft, having billed over $400,000 in false claims.