Member of the Biden Administration visits 5th Ward to hear residents' concerns about I-45 Project
A member of the federal government was in Fifth Ward Monday hearing residents' concerns regarding that major I-45 project.
Jumpstart of I-45 expansion draws protests from Fifth Ward residents
Part of the project, which would displace homes and businesses in the Fifth Ward, has received federal clearance to proceed.
Controversial I-45 expansion project to move forward after getting federal clearance
A big development in the controversial multi-billion-dollar expansion of I-45 near downtown Houston. Part of the project which would displace homes and businesses in the Fifth Ward, just east of downtown, has received federal clearance to proceed.
'People have already died,' Houston, residents demand relief from chronic pollution during EPA chief's visit
During a Friday visit, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said his agency is “prepared to act” to force accelerated cleanups in historically polluted Houston neighborhoods.
EPA Chief visits Houston to address cancer clusters in Fifth Ward
For decades neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have complained about the alarming rate of cancer deaths in the area. The deaths have been traced back to the old Union Pacific rail yard located near the intersection of Liberty Rd and Lockwood Drive. Environmental Protection Agency Chief Michael Regan met with residents and says the federal government is committed to cleaning up the area. He said the Biden administration wants to get this right.
BBQ Fundraiser held for hospitalized deputy who was one 3 officers shot during ambush
FOX 26’s Damali Keith spent the day in Fifth Ward, to learn more about a fundraiser that will be held Sunday for one of the officers, who is still recovering in the hospital.
Drinking water in Houston-area homes testing positive for lead
A major initiative is underway to identify homes in Fifth Ward that have lead in the drinking water and some have already tested positive.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution site held in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.
Houston nonprofits spend Islamic holiday by giving out food, toys to residents in need
Most people arguably spend religious holidays with their loved ones, but a couple of local nonprofits instead were out giving back to the community.
From Houston's Fifth Ward to Harvard Medical School and beyond
It has been quite a journey for Dr. Ann Barnes who grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward. She started as a young doctor at Bentaub Hospital. Now she's the Chief Medical Executive over Harris Health System.
Houston mayor asks Union Pacific to help pay for families to move away from cancer cluster area
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is pushing for Union Pacific railroad to help families who want to move out of the city’s Fifth Ward after a childhood cancer cluster was identified in a new state investigation.
Child cancer cluster located in Houston's Fifth Ward
A new investigation was released Wednesday about the rail yard/creosote site in Houston’s Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered earlier this year.
Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
Moonstruck Drive-in theater in Fifth Ward
Drive-in theaters are gaining popularity during the pandemic. One is open now in the Fifth Ward.
Texas sets date for Union Pacific to clean up Fifth Ward site
Union Pacific has now until August 31, 2020 to collect additional environmental data and come up with a cleanup plan. The railroad company will also be required to provide interim reports in the spring and summer, throughout their data-collection process.
Man killed while chasing stolen truck in Houston's Fifth Ward
Police are searching for three male suspects after a man was killed while chasing his stolen truck in Houston's Fifth Ward.
Houston Fifth Ward residents want answers on cancer cluster
Last year, a study conducted by the Texas State Dept. of Health Services found higher than normal instances of cancer near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. The cancer clusters were associated with a former creosote facility, owned by Union Pacific.
Fifth Ward students seen crawling through stopped train cars going to and from school
Students from the Yes Prep school in Fifth Ward can be seen crossing the stopped train, which is the most dangerous thing about the constant stopping and starting.
Police: Suspect shot while attempting to breaking into Houston home
Houston police say a suspect who was shot while attempting to break into a house is expected to survive.