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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New initiative launched to connect Houston residents with jobs
A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has the story.
A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has the story.
BeSuccessful initiative launched to connect Houston residents with jobs
A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B.
A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B.
Houston Health Department finds chemical compound, Dioxin, in surface level soil in Fifth Ward
The Houston Health Department released new findings and have now started to notify residents of the Fifth Ward, the cancer causing chemical compound called Dioxin has been found in surface level soil.
The Houston Health Department released new findings and have now started to notify residents of the Fifth Ward, the cancer causing chemical compound called Dioxin has been found in surface level soil.
Nearly 20 horses killed following barn fire in northeast Houston
Officials say six horses managed to survive but about 15-20 were killed as a result of the fire and a firefighter was also injured after he was kicked by one of the animals.
Officials say six horses managed to survive but about 15-20 were killed as a result of the fire and a firefighter was also injured after he was kicked by one of the animals.
Cancer-causing dioxin soil sample found in Fifth Ward around Union Pacific rail yard
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.
According to a press release, health officials found in their test samples a highly toxic chemical compound called dioxin, which is said to be associated with cancer and other serious health risks.
Pepsi Stronger Together encourages high school students to apply for scholarships in music, arts
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Pepsi Stronger Together encourages high school students to apply for scholarships in music, arts
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Houston religious leader scammed out of nearly $500 by fake CenterPoint Energy reps
Imam Jihad Muhammad and his wife, Kameelah Ahmad claim they were tricked by scammers posing as CenterPoint Energy representatives at a time when they had already not seen a bill and were preparing for Friday prayers.
Imam Jihad Muhammad and his wife, Kameelah Ahmad claim they were tricked by scammers posing as CenterPoint Energy representatives at a time when they had already not seen a bill and were preparing for Friday prayers.
Houston family claims they were scammed out of nearly $500 by fake CenterPoint Energy reps
Kameelah Ahmad tells FOX 26 she was at home Friday afternoon with her 3-year-old daughter when she received an emergency phone call from her husband that CenterPoint Energy was coming to shut off their utilities only to find out it was a scam nearly $500 later.
Kameelah Ahmad tells FOX 26 she was at home Friday afternoon with her 3-year-old daughter when she received an emergency phone call from her husband that CenterPoint Energy was coming to shut off their utilities only to find out it was a scam nearly $500 later.
Houston residents urging city council to withhold money to group seeking millions to build new complex
Some Houston residents are asking city council members not to do business with an apartment complex owner that has a history of what many call poorly managing the buildings they have.
Some Houston residents are asking city council members not to do business with an apartment complex owner that has a history of what many call poorly managing the buildings they have.
Residents living with bed bugs, rats say they're neglected by group seeking millions to build new complex
Fifth Ward apartment residents say they are living with rodents, bed bugs, and raw sewage while the complex owner is asking the city for millions to build a new complex.
Fifth Ward apartment residents say they are living with rodents, bed bugs, and raw sewage while the complex owner is asking the city for millions to build a new complex.
15-year-old teen gunned down in Houston's Fifth Ward, police searching for suspects
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was killed in Houston's Fifth Ward on Monday evening.
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old was killed in Houston's Fifth Ward on Monday evening.
Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
At 15 he had his son. Both ended up seniors at the same time, one in high school, and one in law school. Days after the dad passed the bar however, his son passed away.
At 15 he had his son. Both ended up seniors at the same time, one in high school, and one in law school. Days after the dad passed the bar however, his son passed away.
Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
Remember the Houston man who was a teen dad and both father and son ended up seniors at the same time? One in high school, the other in law school. The father has passed the bar exam, but his son has now passed away.
Remember the Houston man who was a teen dad and both father and son ended up seniors at the same time? One in high school, the other in law school. The father has passed the bar exam, but his son has now passed away.
Houston man fighting $700 water bill gets answers with help of FOX 26
For the last nine months, a Houston man has been fighting the city on a water bill that he says was more than 17 times what he usually pays. On Tuesday, FOX 26 helped that man resolve the issue and get his money back.
For the last nine months, a Houston man has been fighting the city on a water bill that he says was more than 17 times what he usually pays. On Tuesday, FOX 26 helped that man resolve the issue and get his money back.