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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
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.
Popular restaurant's new dress code draws criticism
Turkey Leg Hut in Third Ward was trending in the U.S. on Twitter after the restaurant posted a new controversial dress code on social media.
Houston City Council investing more than $10 million to build affordable apartments for seniors
Be on the lookout for new apartments for our senior community in Houston's Third Ward!
Houston's Third Ward reacts to sentencing of Derek Chauvin
George Floyd grew up in the Cuney Homes neighborhood in Houston’s Third Ward. On Friday, we discussed Chauvin’s sentence with those in Cuney Homes.
Hear an officer's explanation for why cops don't intervene when they see a fellow officer doing wrong
A police officer who ended up fired after stopping a white officer from choking a handcuffed black man says things are changing after George Floyd's death but she says Floyd shouldn't have had to die for things to be different.
Miss Jack Yates 1952 pays special tribute to George Floyd on the anniversary of his death
Several remembrance events held in Houston's Third Ward where George Floyd grew up, honoring him on the anniversary of his death.
Catching up with the Floyd family on the anniversary of George Floyd's death
George Floyd's brother says he and his wife are turning their pain into purpose by creating a non-profit in honor of his brother.
Local groups gather to protest on wheels
Organizations including Black Voters Matter and the Texas Organizing Project arranged a caravan to Beaumont, Texas with stops at House Speaker Dade Phelan's home and office to protest the controversial voting restrictions bill.
Army vet's shooting death caught on camera, his killer still hasn't been caught
An army veteran who was a good samaritan, breaking up a fight between women ended up shot to death on camera. That was a week ago. His killer still hasn't been arrested. Hear from his sister.
Houston police officers march side-by-side with protestors
A strong police presence resulted in mixed feelings about the Stop the Violence March held Saturday in memory of George Floyd.
Historical marker only thing still standing after Third Ward church was torn down
A church built for "colored" Houston residents was torn down today even as residents fought to preserve what was once designated a historical site.
Several Houstonians still without water have no idea when repairs will be made as the landlord can't afford it
Some residents in Third Ward have been without water for nearly a month since the freeze burst their pipes. They rent from the same landlord who says he doesn't have insurance nor the money to repair the pipes.
Third Ward residents upset after being given 15-day eviction notice
Long-time tenants of Barbee Street Apartments in the Third Ward are now being pushed out after originally only given a 15-day notice.
Black Lives Matter mural honors George Floyd at Jack Yates H.S.
Artists and volunteers work on Black Lives Matter mural honoring George Floyd at Jack Yates High School in the Third Ward.