2 arrested for illegal dumping in Greater 5th Ward
Local residents are happy to pair a face with the illegal dumping occurring in the Greater 5th Ward neighborhood as law enforcement cracks down on the increasing problem in Harris County.
Fifth Ward shooting: Suspect claiming self-defense following shooting at gas station
A shooter is claiming self-defense following a shooting in Houston's Fifth Ward on Monday evening.
Trinity Gardens, Fifth Ward residents speak out after DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping
Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. serves meals in Fifth Ward
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. helped served catered meals to Fifth Ward residents for the team's annual Season of Giving.
Houston: 18-year-old killed in possible shootout at Fifth Ward apartment complex, police say
Police say a victim was found shot, multiple types of shell casings were at the scene, and an apartment window was hit by gunfire.
Houston: Man found fatally shot at Fifth Ward apartment complex; police seeking information
A man was found shot at a complex on Sydnor Street early Thursday morning. Police don't have any information about any suspects or a possible motive.
Houston: Man, teen arrested; suspects' uncle wanted for allegedly chasing down, shooting at another teen
Police say a 16-year-old victim was struck by an SUV and shot at on July 30. According to records, the driver of the vehicle admitted to helping his nephews track the teen down.
Houston Cline Street shooting: Jury to review case in which shooter claims self-defense
A woman was pronounced deceased after a shooting on Wednesday. According to police, the shooter claimed the woman damaged his property and pointed a weapon at him.
Houston: Remains found in Fifth Ward identified as woman missing since 2024
Dionne Williams was reported missing in August 2024. Her remains were found near Buffalo Bayou in February.
Houston's Fifth Ward residents waiting for train derailment cleanup
Cleanup is finally underway several days after a train derailment in Houston's Fifth Ward.
Community members frustrated over train derailment mess
A train derailment in Houston last week caused a huge mess. Several community members are frustrated because the disastrous mess has not been cleaned up.
EPA declares Fifth Ward's Hester House soil safe, residents remain skeptical
The EPA has declared the soil at Fifth Ward's Hester House safe, following months of testing that initially raised alarms about cancer-causing chemicals, but local residents remain cautious.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Leaders work to inform residents about issues
City workers and volunteers worked on Monday to inform residents living in a cancer cluster in Houston's Fifth Ward about ways to learn more and receive free early cancer screenings.
EPA finds toxic chemicals at Fifth Ward Community Center
Test results show hazardous materials are present at a community center in Houston's Fifth Ward. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has more.
'If you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true' encourages Famous 5th Ward Fashion Designer
A Houston native who grew up in Fifth Ward defied the odds to become a renowned fashion designer, inspiring a new generation of aspiring creatives.
Victor Costa: Fifth Ward to world famous designer
Victor Costa, a Texas boy from Houston's Fifth Ward, grew up to become a man called one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with Costa to hear his story.
Seniors face tough conditions in church-owned housing in Fifth Ward, urgent calls for renovation
One resident walked FOX 26 through the Pleasant Hill Village Apartments after a major sewage water backup occurred Friday. Black mold was spotted on the walls and ceilings of several units. The owner says the problems are being fixed.
Fifth Ward residents wake up to sewer water flooding apartment
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more after speaking with residents and owners about the problem.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Initial study reveals no toxic levels of chemicals
New findings have been revealed in one part of the study on the Fifth Ward cancer cluster by Union Pacific and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Fifth Ward clean-up still in progress after storm
It's been almost a week since a deadly storm in Houston left homes damaged and destroyed. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in Fifth Ward with how union workers and a county commissioner are taking action.