Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Leaders work to inform residents about issues
City workers and volunteers worked on Monday to inform residents living in a cancer cluster in Houston's Fifth Ward about ways to learn more and receive free early cancer screenings.
EPA finds toxic chemicals at Fifth Ward Community Center
Test results show hazardous materials are present at a community center in Houston's Fifth Ward. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has more.
'If you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true' encourages Famous 5th Ward Fashion Designer
A Houston native who grew up in Fifth Ward defied the odds to become a renowned fashion designer, inspiring a new generation of aspiring creatives.
Victor Costa: Fifth Ward to world famous designer
Victor Costa, a Texas boy from Houston's Fifth Ward, grew up to become a man called one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with Costa to hear his story.
Seniors face tough conditions in church-owned housing in Fifth Ward, urgent calls for renovation
One resident walked FOX 26 through the Pleasant Hill Village Apartments after a major sewage water backup occurred Friday. Black mold was spotted on the walls and ceilings of several units. The owner says the problems are being fixed.
Fifth Ward residents wake up to sewer water flooding apartment
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more after speaking with residents and owners about the problem.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Initial study reveals no toxic levels of chemicals
New findings have been revealed in one part of the study on the Fifth Ward cancer cluster by Union Pacific and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Fifth Ward clean-up still in progress after storm
It's been almost a week since a deadly storm in Houston left homes damaged and destroyed. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in Fifth Ward with how union workers and a county commissioner are taking action.
EPA finds dozens chemicals in new round of testing
The EPA has identified dozens of toxic chemicals in new testing samples and people living in what's being called a "cancer cluster" are reacting to the news. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the new data.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood
As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.
Houston shooting: 1 person dead, multiple people shot in Fifth Ward, officials say
Houston police are investigating after multiple people were shot in the Greater Fifth Ward area on Wednesday night.
Houston Crime: Man shoots man and woman multiple times near Fifth Ward
Houston Police have filed charges against Quendarious Emerson, 26, for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Nov. 21 at 3400 Cavalcade Street, which resulted in two people getting injured.
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.