Juneteenth 2022 celebrations underway in Houston
Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate freedom! Organizations, communities and institutions around the city have joined forces to fill up your calendar all month long.
Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
Houston's Third Ward residents argue against labeling neighborhood 'historic'
Historic designations can seem like an honor, but property owners in Third Ward are waging a full-on battle against that happening in their neighborhood.
Man shot dead while in car in Third Ward, suspects drove off in F250 pickup
A man has been found dead after he was shot in a car in Houston's Third Ward on Friday morning. Police are looking for a white 250 extended cab pickup truck with three suspects wearing reflector vests.
Third Ward residents fired up over Riverside Terrace Historic District Proposal
Homeowners in the Riverside Terrace area of the Third Ward are fired up, they say the city is moving forward with turning part of their neighborhood into a historic district, even though the majority of homeowners voted no on the initial proposal.
Yates HS grads coming together for a teacher who has been a father figure for decades
He's been much more than a photography teacher to his students. Now, they hope to help him.
Houston native, national icon Barbara Jordan continues to make history
Houston has the first highway in the country named for iconic U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan.
Third Ward residents unite against rising crime
Third Ward residents unite with the mayor and police chief to come up with solutions to fight the rise in crime.
How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
Food truck in Third Ward serving up hibachi grill favs
Hibachi is a long-time favorite way to enjoy Japanese food and now there is a local food truck you can walk right up to and get those flavors.
Houston Third Ward residents react to city's new crime fighting plan
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff speaks with Houston residents after leaders launched a $44 million initiative to get their opinions and asks leaders what new changes they should expect to keep people safe.
Houston man shot twice in robbery while trying to defend restaurant customers
A Houston man is recovering after getting shot twice during an armed robbery in mid-October. The shooting took place at a Wingstop located off Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward.
Football field at Jack Yates H.S. will forever be known as the George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field
According to those who knew George Floyd, he loved the Third Ward and attending Jack Yates High School.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Houston-native George Floyd's birthday celebrated in Minneapolis
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday. The Houston native was killed in 2020 after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. He is now remembered on the same corner where he lost his life.
Popular restaurant's new dress code draws criticism
Turkey Leg Hut in Third Ward was trending in the U.S. on Twitter after the restaurant posted a new controversial dress code on social media.
Houston City Council investing more than $10 million to build affordable apartments for seniors
Be on the lookout for new apartments for our senior community in Houston's Third Ward!
Houston's Third Ward reacts to sentencing of Derek Chauvin
George Floyd grew up in the Cuney Homes neighborhood in Houston’s Third Ward. On Friday, we discussed Chauvin’s sentence with those in Cuney Homes.
Hear an officer's explanation for why cops don't intervene when they see a fellow officer doing wrong
A police officer who ended up fired after stopping a white officer from choking a handcuffed black man says things are changing after George Floyd's death but she says Floyd shouldn't have had to die for things to be different.
Miss Jack Yates 1952 pays special tribute to George Floyd on the anniversary of his death
Several remembrance events held in Houston's Third Ward where George Floyd grew up, honoring him on the anniversary of his death.