Houston officer fatally shoots 'armed suspect'
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An officer shot and killed the suspect after he reportedly raised his weapon. Separate investigations are underway.

Suspect shot by Houston police in Kashmere Gardens | Full police report
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Investigations are underway after an armed man was shot and killed by a Houston police officer in Kashmere Gardens on Jan. 11. Asst. HPD Chief James Skelton provided information at the scene.

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.

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.

8th grader shot on HISD school bus speaks on 25th anniversary

She was just 13 years old when she was shot on her school bus, heading home from Lanier Middle School on Halloween 1997.

2 teens among 3 arrested after chase with Houston police in stolen car

Authorities say the three were linked to a carjacking somewhere in the Harris County Pct. 4 area but when they tried pulling over the vehicle, the driver sped off.

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.

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 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.

Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
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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.