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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.