Controversial Second Ward housing project opens for residents
The opening was delayed due to the property being surrounded by toxic dumps and a former Superfund site.
Controversial Houston housing open for applications
After years of controversy, 800 Middle Street housing project, surrounded by toxic dumps, is open for applications. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares what Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Housing Authority president about the Second Ward facility.
Houston low-income housing near toxic dumps cleared for occupation
Mayor John Whitmire and Housing Authority President Jamie Bryan will formally announce the opening on Thursday.
Controversial Houston housing project to be occupied
The Houston Housing Authoritiy has published a plan for a low-income housing project near toxic landfills in Second Ward. FOX 26's Greg Groogan gives the update.
Houston Halloween decorations spark controversy
A man Halloween's decorations in Houston's Second Ward are going viral and creating conversations about free speech. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the homeowner, HPD, and a civil rights attorney about the decorations.
Halloween decoration in Houston's Second Ward sparks controversy
A home in Houston's "Segundo Barrio," or Second Ward, has gained viral attention for its controversial Halloween display. FOX 26 spoke to the homeowner, a civil rights attorney, and HPD about the display.
Houston 'Cajun Stop' owner shares restaurant's Louisiana history
Hurricane Katrina brought thousands of Louisianian people, culture, and flavors to Houston. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez talks to the owner of a Second Ward restaurant about the Louisiana lineage behind their Cajun dishes.
Houston Second Ward: Surveillance photo of suspect in deadly stabbing
Houston police believe the man seen in the surveillance footage stabbed a 77-year-old man who was biking to work early Thursday morning.
77-year-old fatally stabbed while biking to work in Houston's Second Ward
Police say the victim was stabbed by an unknown man on a trail early Thursday morning, then collapsed when he got to work. The incident was caught on surveillance footage.
Houston officer-involved shooting: Suspect killed in Second Ward, no officers injured
One suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Houston's Second Ward on Thursday evening.
Meal kits: New idea to help Houston families in food deserts
A grocery store in a Houston food desert offers meal kits with low-cost, nutritious recipes.
Second Ward apartment catches fire, investigation into cause underway
Responding firefighters came across a two-story apartment with heavy flames showing.
Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke leads in recent Latino poll, rallies in Second Ward
O'Rourke leads in Latino voters at 53 percent, compared to incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott at 38 percent. He addressed supporters in Settegast Park Tuesday.
Constable Silvia Trevino hosts National Night Out in Houston's Second Ward
As crime rises in Harris County over the last year, local officers are doing what they can to create better relationships with residents in their communities.
Body found along Buffalo Bayou bank near Houston's Second Ward
A body has been found along the bank of Buffalo Bayou near Houston's Second Ward.