Union Pacific seeking Fifth Ward resident's permission for extensive soil testing
Union Pacific Railroad has announced they will be coming to select homes near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works site to collect soil samples.
Fifth Ward residents demand more testing after state finds no cancer concerns near HWPW site
A Union Pacific spokesperson said these recent state findings were given to the Houston Health Department in January 2023, but were never released to the public. Residents say it doesn't change the company's responsibilities to the community.
EPA orders Union Pacific to run another round of tests near rail yard in Fifth Ward
The EPA has issued new orders for Union Pacific. The company will now have to run another round of tests in and around Kashmere Gardens.
8th grader shot on HISD school bus speaks on 25th anniversary
She was just 13 years old when she was shot on her school bus, heading home from Lanier Middle School on Halloween 1997.
2 teens among 3 arrested after chase with Houston police in stolen car
Authorities say the three were linked to a carjacking somewhere in the Harris County Pct. 4 area but when they tried pulling over the vehicle, the driver sped off.
Fifth Ward residents want answers after cancer-causing chemicals found in soil
After the Houston Health Department released findings of a toxic compound, Dioxin, in soil samples near the Union Pacific Railyard in Kashmere Garden, residents are calling on the state to perform more tests.
BeSuccessful initiative launched to connect Houston residents with jobs
A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B.
Nearly 20 horses killed following barn fire in northeast Houston
Officials say six horses managed to survive but about 15-20 were killed as a result of the fire and a firefighter was also injured after he was kicked by one of the animals.
Cancer-causing dioxin soil sample found in Fifth Ward around Union Pacific rail yard
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.
Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
At 15 he had his son. Both ended up seniors at the same time, one in high school, and one in law school. Days after the dad passed the bar however, his son passed away.
Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
Remember the Houston man who was a teen dad and both father and son ended up seniors at the same time? One in high school, the other in law school. The father has passed the bar exam, but his son has now passed away.
Fifth Ward residents react to Houston, Harris Co. intent to sue Union Pacific over rail yard
Longtime residents in the Kashmere Gardens area say this is the best news they’ve heard in a while.
Harris Co. Attorney, city of Houston taking action against Union Pacific regarding contamination in Fifth Ward
The statement says that Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will submit notices of intent to sue.
Residents happy to see EPA tackle Fifth Ward cancer cluster after decades of death, pollution
"It's heartbreaking to know that it took this long for real action to take place," said 5th Ward resident Joetta Stevenson.
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.
Teen shot multiple times near Kashmere High School, Houston police say
A teen is at a Houston hospital after being shot multiple times across the street from Kashmere High School.
16-year-old boy shot in the leg in northeast Houston
According to Houston police, the teen reported that he heard gunshots but didn't see anyone and then felt the pain in his leg.