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
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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
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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
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A major effort is getting launching to address poverty, unemployment, and crime in District B. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has the story.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Houston family claims they were scammed out of nearly $500 by fake CenterPoint Energy reps
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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.