Reported explosion results in Fifth Ward home covered in flames
Firefighters were called out to an ablaze home in Greater Fifth Ward, where authorities reported an explosion shortly before.
Religious leader breaks down Ramadan and the meaning behind fasting
Imam Jihad Muhammad a religious leader at Fifth Ward Islamic Center of Human Development in Houston, Texas explains the spiritual significance behind Ramadan and fasting for Muslims.
Houston mayor shares childhood reading struggles to help promote literacy
Children who don't have books read to them are more likely to become adults who are unemployed, homeless, or incarcerated. Wednesday was Houston Reads Day. Some area leaders and athletes read to students at school.
'It was not fair,' Loved ones of Houston man shot, killed by bounty hunters want them arrested
A family held a rally Tuesday asking for bounty hunters to be arrested after they shot and killed a man while attempting to take him in for forfeiting his bond.
Residents rallying in Fifth Ward asking what's being done about the cancer causing contamination
Fifth Ward residents say after decades of being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, they won't remain silent any longer
'It was a real ambush:' Family of man killed by bounty hunters in Houston's Fifth Ward speak out
The video shows bounty hunters attempting to execute a warrant in the dead of night. Just moments after those bounty hunters exited the car, shots were fired and the man they were approaching lost his life.
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.
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.