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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Third Ward residents fired up over Riverside Terrace Historic District Proposal
Homeowners in the Riverside Terrace area of the Third Ward are fired up, they say the city is moving forward with turning part of their neighborhood into a historic district, even though the majority of homeowners voted no on the initial proposal.
Homeowners in the Riverside Terrace area of the Third Ward are fired up, they say the city is moving forward with turning part of their neighborhood into a historic district, even though the majority of homeowners voted no on the initial proposal.
Yates HS grads coming together for a teacher who has been a father figure for decades
He's been much more than a photography teacher to his students. Now, they hope to help him.
He's been much more than a photography teacher to his students. Now, they hope to help him.
Houston native, national icon Barbara Jordan continues to make history
Houston has the first highway in the country named for iconic U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan.
Houston has the first highway in the country named for iconic U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan.
Third Ward residents unite against rising crime
Third Ward residents unite with the mayor and police chief to come up with solutions to fight the rise in crime.
Third Ward residents unite with the mayor and police chief to come up with solutions to fight the rise in crime.
How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
Food truck in Third Ward serving up hibachi grill favs
Hibachi is a long-time favorite way to enjoy Japanese food and now there is a local food truck you can walk right up to and get those flavors.
Hibachi is a long-time favorite way to enjoy Japanese food and now there is a local food truck you can walk right up to and get those flavors.
Houston Third Ward residents react to city's new crime fighting plan
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff speaks with Houston residents after leaders launched a $44 million initiative to get their opinions and asks leaders what new changes they should expect to keep people safe.
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff speaks with Houston residents after leaders launched a $44 million initiative to get their opinions and asks leaders what new changes they should expect to keep people safe.
Houston man shot twice in robbery while trying to defend restaurant customers
A Houston man is recovering after getting shot twice during an armed robbery in mid-October. The shooting took place at a Wingstop located off Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward.
A Houston man is recovering after getting shot twice during an armed robbery in mid-October. The shooting took place at a Wingstop located off Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward.
Football field at Jack Yates H.S. will forever be known as the George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field
According to those who knew George Floyd, he loved the Third Ward and attending Jack Yates High School.
According to those who knew George Floyd, he loved the Third Ward and attending Jack Yates High School.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Houston-native George Floyd's birthday celebrated in Minneapolis
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday. The Houston native was killed in 2020 after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. He is now remembered on the same corner where he lost his life.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday. The Houston native was killed in 2020 after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. He is now remembered on the same corner where he lost his life.