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86-year-old woman speaks out about health, safety concerns at Houston Housing Authority property in Fourth Ward
Read full article: 86-year-old woman speaks out about health, safety concerns at Houston Housing Authority property in Fourth WardMonday night, KPRC 2 was at the Houston Housing Authority board meeting where the president and CEO, David Northern, resigned after investigations into questionable contracts that may have been granted to underqualified companies. At that same board meeting, an 86-year-old woman named Madine Lewis spoke out.
Charred vehicle with driver inside on Katy Fwy feeder leaves behind little clues for Houston police
Read full article: Charred vehicle with driver inside on Katy Fwy feeder leaves behind little clues for Houston policeHouston police say it's unclear what led up to the crash and due to how badly the car was burned, they're unable to make out who the driver is.
2-year-old struck twice by bullets after gunshots ring out from passing vehicle in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: 2-year-old struck twice by bullets after gunshots ring out from passing vehicle in Houston’s Fourth WardA 2-year-old boy was taken to a hospital by private vehicle after a shooting in Houston’s Fourth Ward Friday evening.
Jack Yates’ great granddaughter shares how you can learn more about the people who shaped Houston
Read full article: Jack Yates’ great granddaughter shares how you can learn more about the people who shaped HoustonThis Black History Month, the Houston Heritage Society is inviting the community to join their tour where you can learn about past leaders who helped shape Houston.
Homeowner continues search for missing cat after catastrophic house fire in Fourth Ward
Read full article: Homeowner continues search for missing cat after catastrophic house fire in Fourth WardA Houston family was forced to evacuate their townhome after it caught on fire in the Fourth Ward Monday night.
Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmen’s Town in celebration of Juneteenth
Read full article: Houston Rockets to hold Day of Service in Freedmen’s Town in celebration of JuneteenthIn appreciation of Juneteenth, the Houston Rockets and the Toyota Center will hold a company-wide Day of Service at Freedmen’s Town on Friday.
Fight to preserve Houston’s first and largest Black settlement making progress
Read full article: Fight to preserve Houston’s first and largest Black settlement making progressFounded back in 1865, historic Freedmen’s Town located in Houston’s Fourth Ward is the city’s first, and largest Black settlement.
Freedmen’s Town residents win battle to preserve history, remain in Fourth Ward
Read full article: Freedmen’s Town residents win battle to preserve history, remain in Fourth WardResidents of Houston’s first historically Black community, founded by ex-slaves, notched a victory this month in a debate over redistricting the city’s 11 council districts.
Man dead after being stabbed in the neck by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in Fourth Ward, police say
Read full article: Man dead after being stabbed in the neck by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in Fourth Ward, police sayA man is dead after he was stabbed in the neck by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in Fourth Ward Thursday, police said.
Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support cause
Read full article: Fundraiser underway for historic home that stood since 1865 in Freedmen’s Town. How to donate, support causeA historic home in the Freedmen’s Town community is at risk of demolition.
HPD: 2 men fatally shot in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: HPD: 2 men fatally shot in Houston’s Fourth WardHOUSTON – Two men were fatally shot in Houston’s Fourth Ward Tuesday night, according to the Houston Police Department. On arrival, units located a male shooting victim, HPD homicide detectives said in a release. While en route to the scene at Bluebonnet Place Circle, HPD officers received reports of a second shooting scene nearby at 1100 West Gray Street. Additional HPD officers responded and found a male shooting victim inside a vehicle. Investigators determined the two cases were related and that the original shooting scene was in the 900 block of Lamb Street.
Taste of Houston: ‘Every day gives you a Sunday feel’ at Houston This Is It Soul Food
Read full article: Taste of Houston: ‘Every day gives you a Sunday feel’ at Houston This Is It Soul FoodAs Frank and Mattie Jones walked down Andrews Street in Fourth Ward one day in 1959, Mattie turned to Frank and said “This is it.” Little did they know they legacy those three words would bring to Houston.
1 killed in shooting outside Seaside Lounge in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: 1 killed in shooting outside Seaside Lounge in Houston’s Fourth WardHOUSTON – One person was killed Sunday night in a shooting outside the Seaside Lounge in Houston’s Fourth Ward. Seaside Lounge has released a statement about the incident:“Seaside Lounge is saddened to hear about the incident of shooting across the street from where our establishment is located. Although the incident did not take place inside our venue, we will not take an incident such as this lightly. We at Seaside Lounge view ourselves as a neighborhood venue and absolutely does not condone any kind of violence whatsoever. We are also in full compliance with the Houston Police Department and support their investigation of this heinous offense.