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.
Man found dead in Third Ward, running truck nearby with drugs inside
Officers said it was unclear if the truck was involved in the man's death but was found with the engine running next to the dead man with drugs found inside.
West Coast Rapper Too Short in Houston, says his focus is the pursuit of happiness
West Coast hip-hop has been a staple in the hip-hop community for more than 40 years. It’s no wonder why the Legends Only Concert Series at Bar 5015 in Third Ward has become a huge weekend hit.
Third Ward residents supporting change while helping the neighborhood
Third Ward is one of Houston’s oldest communities, but the historically Black area is quickly changing. Rows of luxury condos are replacing old buildings, and demographics are shifting.
Police investigating 2 deadly shootings in Third Ward that occurred within minutes of each other
The Houston Police Department is investigating following two deadly shootings in Third Ward that occurred within minutes of each other on Wednesday evening.
New Houston ordinance requiring surveillance cameras at select businesses begins next week
Soon in the city of Houston, several businesses that cater to the city's nightlife will be required by the city to install surveillance cameras and proper lighting outside their buildings.
Emancipation Park receives $100,000 grant at Juneteenth celebration from Baker Hughes
Empancipation Park receives $100,000 grant at Juneteenth celebration from Baker Hughes
Fighting stigma and hate, the Law Harrington Senior Living Center is first LGBTQIA+ space in Texas
Fighting stigma and hate, the Law Harrington Senior Living Center is welcoming people with its bright colors in Houston's Third Ward. The center is the largest in the nation and the first in the state of Texas.
Juneteenth 2022 celebrations underway in Houston
Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate freedom! Organizations, communities and institutions around the city have joined forces to fill up your calendar all month long.
Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
Houston's Third Ward residents argue against labeling neighborhood 'historic'
Historic designations can seem like an honor, but property owners in Third Ward are waging a full-on battle against that happening in their neighborhood.
Man shot dead while in car in Third Ward, suspects drove off in F250 pickup
A man has been found dead after he was shot in a car in Houston's Third Ward on Friday morning. Police are looking for a white 250 extended cab pickup truck with three suspects wearing reflector vests.