NFL player, Houston-native Michael Brockers opening two new lounges in Houston's Third Ward
Michael Brockers, a Houston native and current free agent in the NFL, is preparing to unveil Quad Houston, a premium restaurant and sports lounge, and The DEN, a membership-based cigar lounge, in the Third Ward.
Shot O'clock: The Savoy celebrating 713 Day with complimentary shots, free food
The first 100 customers will also receive a complimentary Happy Hour Box, filled with a mini combo of Savoy Happy Hour menu favorites.
Third Ward food pantry now open to combat food insecurity
A new food pantry in the Third Ward area hopes to combat food insecurity and provide meals and healthy food items to residents who need it.
Remembering Big Pokey: Houston's own rap and hip-hop legend
The world is paying respects to Houston rap legend, Big Pokey who died while doing what he loved. He collapsed onstage, performing in Beaumont over the weekend.
San Francisco man sentenced to 50 years for shooting, killing nephew of Houston police chief Troy Finner
Charles Breed III, 30, gunned down 26-year-old Terrance Leigh Finner III on Jan. 11, 2018. Finner, who ran after-hours clubs and was training as a boxer.
Third Ward residents asking for more protection after brutal attacks
Residents in Third Ward are asking for protection from the escalating violence where a group of teens has been tackling and terrorizing bicyclists along the Columbia Tap Trail.
Bicyclists brutally attacked, 1 shot along popular bike trail, 2 left hospitalized
In the last two weeks, five bicyclists have been brutally attacked on the Columbia Tap Bike Trail in the Greater Third Ward area. One man assaulted over the holiday weekend is still hospitalized.
Struggling road to recovery: Houston community rallies around artist after devastating car crash
Bria Lauren was involved in a car crash in October 2022 that changed her life. The driver who was at fault was cited for not having auto insurance.
Harris County-area judge's efforts to offer hope, resources, amid growing number of evictions
Judge Wanda Adams may not be able to keep many of the Houston and Harris County residents from being evicted this time, but she’s offering resources with the hope that they will never be put in this position again.
Classic R&B group, After 7, performing in Houston on Saturday
After 7, one of the biggest R&B vocal groups that broke out in the 80s. The group included the very talented Edmonds family: Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, and their friend, Keith Mitchell.
Political Analyst weighs in on Houston Mayoral race after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
On Sunday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stood in front of her church congregation and announced that she'll be running for mayor of Houston this November.
Organization offers 'Mini-Rodeo' experience for Third Ward community
One Houston community got a chance to experience the rodeo outside of NRG Park with horse rides, friendly animals, and mechanical bull rides.
City Council Leader, County Commissioner disagree over Houston bike lane construction
A Houston City Council member is pushing back against plans to construct a multi-million dollar bike lane in the Third Ward.
Volunteers work to build new porch to help 93-year-old stay in her Third Ward home
Reliant Energy and Rebuilding Together Houston have been working together for 20 years. And on Martin Luther King Jr. day, volunteers were not just preserving Hattie Jones' home, they were helping preserve the legacy of homeownership in a historic, Black community.
Volunteers work to build new porch to help 93-year-old stay in her Third Ward home
Reliant Energy and Rebuilding Together Houston have been working together for 20 years. And on Martin Luther King Jr. day, volunteers were not just preserving Hattie Jones' home, they were helping preserve the legacy of homeownership in a historic, Black community.
Houston ISD parents planning protest ahead of vote regarding termination of Jack Yates High School principal
Parents are upset as the board is set to vote on terminating Jack Yates High School Principal Tiffany Guillory.
1 dead, 3 others shot after 'disturbance' at Third Ward bar
Officers said it's unclear how everything transpired but there were several shooters at the scene and a total of four people were found with gunshot wounds, one of whom was killed.
Jack Yates alumni battle over new football field estimated at over $880,000 to construct
Former Yates students are in a disagreement over how to get a new field completed at the historic Third Ward school.
Houston man overcomes traumatic brain injury, relearned to walk, talk to become bodybuilder
Kel Mabatah was told he would never walk or talk again after a traumatic brain injury due to being attacked while visiting family in Nigeria. After four risky brain surgeries, he's pushed himself to take care of his body and become a professional bodybuilder.
New mural celebrates democracy in Houston's Third Ward
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas in collaboration with local Black-led organizations, a celebration of art and culture was held in Third Ward to champion voting rights ahead of early voting.