Houston’s Historic Third Ward trail gets major makeover ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
A historic stretch of Houston’s Third Ward is getting a major facelift just in time for the global spotlight. Members of Leadership Houston have teamed up with community partners to transform a vital section of the Columbia Tap Trail.
A historic stretch of Houston’s Third Ward is getting a major facelift just in time for the global spotlight. Members of Leadership Houston have teamed up with community partners to transform a vital section of the Columbia Tap Trail.
Houston's Columbia Tap Trail revamped ahead of World Cup
A historic stretch of Houston's Third Ward has gotten a makeover ahead of the World Cup. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares details of the newly relocated Columbia Tap Trail.
A historic stretch of Houston's Third Ward has gotten a makeover ahead of the World Cup. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares details of the newly relocated Columbia Tap Trail.
Houston launches $30M 'Demolition Days' using controversial flood dollars
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
HFD: Third Ward fire possibly caused by squatters
The Houston Fire Department battled a blaze early Sunday morning at a 3rd Ward apartment complex currently under construction.
The Houston Fire Department battled a blaze early Sunday morning at a 3rd Ward apartment complex currently under construction.
Third Ward organization hosting new artists for residency program | HTX @ 10
Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward has is giving studio space to new artists through their residency program. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke with one of the new artists and a person over the program on "HTX @ 10."
Project Row Houses in Houston's Third Ward has is giving studio space to new artists through their residency program. FOX 26's Lina de Florias spoke with one of the new artists and a person over the program on "HTX @ 10."
Third Ward bar celebrating 20 years with $20K giveaway | HTX @ 10
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
Two teens arrested for deadly robbery attempt at Riverside Park
Police say one of the suspects shot and killed a man while trying to rob and a passenger in late January.
Police say one of the suspects shot and killed a man while trying to rob and a passenger in late January.
TSU, UH students team up for voter march, block party
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
‘Enough is enough’: Riverside Terrace community mobilizes to stop residential gas station development
Riverside Terrace neighbors held a standing-room-only emergency town hall to block a proposed "Fuel Depot" gas station that they say threatens their safety and the character of their neighborhood.
Riverside Terrace neighbors held a standing-room-only emergency town hall to block a proposed "Fuel Depot" gas station that they say threatens their safety and the character of their neighborhood.
Third Ward residents push back against proposed gas station, convenience store
Residents in Houston’s Third Ward are pushing back against a proposed gas station and convenience store, saying the development would bring more crime, environmental risks and unwanted traffic to a historic neighborhood.
Residents in Houston’s Third Ward are pushing back against a proposed gas station and convenience store, saying the development would bring more crime, environmental risks and unwanted traffic to a historic neighborhood.
Houston Third Ward residents upset over planned gas station
Neighbors in Riverside Terrace, in Houston's Third Ward, are outraged over a gas station that may be coming to their neighborhood.
Neighbors in Riverside Terrace, in Houston's Third Ward, are outraged over a gas station that may be coming to their neighborhood.
UH Police investigate aggravated robbery near campus housing
UH police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Bayou Oaks near campus. Students say they’ve been concerned about crime at the complex for months.
UH police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Bayou Oaks near campus. Students say they’ve been concerned about crime at the complex for months.
Riverside Park robbery: Community members, leaders speak out following deadly robbery
Houston police released surveillance video showing two men they believe are persons of interest in the case. In the video, the men can be seen walking out of a nearby convenience store. Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying them.
Houston police released surveillance video showing two men they believe are persons of interest in the case. In the video, the men can be seen walking out of a nearby convenience store. Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying them.
Two Houston New Year's parties end with shootings; 7 confirmed injured, police say
Seven people were injured in two separate shootings at vacation rental properties in Houston early New Year’s Day, incidents that unfolded as the city began enforcing new regulations aimed at curbing large, unruly gatherings at short-term rentals.
Seven people were injured in two separate shootings at vacation rental properties in Houston early New Year’s Day, incidents that unfolded as the city began enforcing new regulations aimed at curbing large, unruly gatherings at short-term rentals.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center celebrates Kwanzaa after Third Ward blaze
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
Woman walking in Houston's Third Ward hit, killed by SUV that crashed into parked cars: police
A woman who was walking in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood on Tuesday night was killed when she was hit by an SUV that crashed into a group of parked cars, police say.
A woman who was walking in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood on Tuesday night was killed when she was hit by an SUV that crashed into a group of parked cars, police say.
Unlicensed Third Ward funeral home accused of stealing deceased loved ones' identities
Police say the warrant was served during a funeral service at the home on Wheeler Avenue.
Police say the warrant was served during a funeral service at the home on Wheeler Avenue.
Neighbors, city leaders in Houston's Third Ward concerned of possible removal of George Floyd & BLM tribute
Some residents say they are concerned about what else could be removed per the governor’s new mandate to remove markings on roads with political ideologies, including in Houston’s Third Ward, where a Black Lives Matter Mural and George Floyd Tribute, stretch across Alabama Street.
Some residents say they are concerned about what else could be removed per the governor’s new mandate to remove markings on roads with political ideologies, including in Houston’s Third Ward, where a Black Lives Matter Mural and George Floyd Tribute, stretch across Alabama Street.
South Houston: Woman struck by her date's vehicle; driver crashes blocks away, police say
Houston police found a woman in the roadway with head injuries near Dennis and Nagle Street. Allegedly, her date unintentionally struck her while trying to flee from a robber.
Houston police found a woman in the roadway with head injuries near Dennis and Nagle Street. Allegedly, her date unintentionally struck her while trying to flee from a robber.
Houston crime: Family, neighbors react to man's shooting death outside Third Ward business
On Wednesday morning, Houston police say a man was gunned down around 12:45 doing work for a business on Calumet Street.
On Wednesday morning, Houston police say a man was gunned down around 12:45 doing work for a business on Calumet Street.