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.

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.

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.

Volunteers work to build new porch to help 93-year-old stay in her Third Ward home
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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.

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.

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.

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.