Union Pacific to test groundwater for toxic chemicals in Houston's Fifth Ward
The vapor intrusion process in the Fifth Ward community should be completed by Spring 2024, according to Union Pacific.
EPA updates residents on cancer cluster
Fifth Ward residents impacted by the deadly cancer cluster in their neighborhood learned about what's next to address the neighborhood concerns. They were updated on efforts made to clean up the toxic chemicals. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on what was discussed.
$5M in funding to move 5th Ward residents from cancer cluster
The Houston City Council on Wednesday approved a $5 million fund to help relocate residents from a Fifth Ward community heavily impacted by a deadly cancer cluster.
Houston City Council approves $5M to relocate Fifth Ward residents from cancer cluster
The funding will help relocate residents from the Fifth Ward cancer cluster, following years of community advocacy. Residents demand more accountability from Union Pacific Railroad.
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.
Another Fifth Ward resident has died of cancer where cluster has been identified
Another Fifth Ward resident, who was living in the area of where a cancer cluster was identified by the state, died of cancer two weeks ago.
Houston Fifth Ward resident says he's been living without air conditioning for at least 2 months
One Houston resident, who health issues are making things hard for him, has been living without air conditioning for the last two months.
City of Houston announces help to relocate Fifth Ward residents affected by cancer cluster
The City of Houston has announced help is on the way to help relocate citizens living near a cancer cluster.
Fifth Ward affordable housing being developed for artists
New affordable housing units are coming to the Fifth Ward area for artists to uphold and preserve the art community.
Houston Shooting: At least 3 injured following drive-by shooting in Fifth Ward
Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting in Fifth Ward, where at least three people were injured.
Several people shot in apparent drive-by shooting in Fifth Ward
Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting in Fifth Ward, where at least three people were injured.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Key takeaways after lawmakers meet with experts
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
Houston shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured in Fifth Ward shooting
Details are limited, but authorities said the shooting occurred at 3200 Noble at Brewster, just before 8 p.m.
Fifth Ward residents address cancer cluster with area leaders
Residents of Fifth Ward, a state-identified cancer cluster, expressed gratitude for a three-day cancer summit with city leaders but still demand action against the cancer-causing chemicals found in the predominantly Black community.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Lawmakers, experts gather to find solutions
"Our goal is to foster dialogue, build relationships, and inspire concrete actions that can make a real difference in the lives of the people of the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden communities," Councilmember Letitia Plummer said.
Several bodies never relocated from Evergreen Cemetery in Houston’s Fifth Ward
The City of Houston revealed several bodies that were supposed to be relocated from a historic Black cemetery in the Fifth Ward during a 1960s construction project were recently found by Metro employees working on a new project.
Man found shot to death in Fifth Ward street, police investigating
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting in Fifth Ward, where a man was found dead in the street with several gunshot wounds.
Two men arrested 9 months later for the deadly shooting in Fifth Ward
Two men have been charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon a shooting that happened in Fifth Ward in 2021.
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.