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In May 2022, Maurice White was shot and killed in his vehicle in Houston's Third Ward by two suspects who fled in a white Ford F-250 Crew Cab.
For the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
For the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
According to James Pennington, Deputy Chief with the Houston Fire Department, firefighters got the call at 11:56 a.m. from an apartment at 3200 Truxillo Street.
The saying ‘good fences make good neighbors,’ is keenly on the minds of a Third Ward family currently in a property dispute with neighboring property developers. The problem stems over the installation of a new fence.
This dedication ceremony took place in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward, at the site of the Houston Housing Authority’s first development, which opened in 1947.
A missing person’s report has been filed for teen who was last seen several days ago in the Third Ward area of Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
After Hurricane Beryl caused power outages for millions of CenterPoint Energy customers, neighbors in Third Ward are showing resilience by standing together amid ongoing concerns about how the energy giant is handling its restoration process.
Police say while they were investigating a DWI crash and detaining a driver, a shooting victim came up to them seeking help and during all of that, another driver suspected of DWI crashed into a tow truck.
Saturday marks four years since George Floyd was killed, kicking off protests as tensions over racism and police violence boiled over across the country.
A woman says she and her three young sons have been forced to live in hot, moldy conditions for three months now, at her Cuny Homes apartment in Third Ward.
Rev. Bill Lawson has left an incredible legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Despite his age and wisdom, he had an extraordinary ability to connect with young people in his church and throughout the nation. #WilliamLawson #WheelerAvenueBaptistChurch
When asked how he’d like his life to be remembered, the preacher in him shined through.“I don’t know. I simply hope I would have been faithful to what the gospel is."
Houston icon, Reverend William ‘Bill’ Alexander Lawson, has reportedly died at the age of 95.
HPD Chief Troy Finner and Houston law enforcement officials address community concerns about rising crime in the Third Ward.
Bullets rip through a Third Ward neighborhood not once, but twice in just a matter of days. The incidents caught on camera are sparking a call to the community to team up with city leaders to devise a plan for change.
A historic Black church in Houston’s Third Ward has been the target of a recent attack and repeated vandalism, costing them thousands of dollars.
Owner Nakia Holmes took to social media to announce the company's bankruptcy amid a series of struggles surrounding the restaurant.
A man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after an apparent attempted murder-suicide in Houston’s Third Ward.
The Riverside Terrace community is discussing the possibility of adding the 'sitting and lying upon public sidewalks' article to the civility ordinance. Do you think this will increase safety or unfairly target the homeless population?
Following concerns from community members in the Third Ward, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Friday that TxDOT has agreed to temporarily delay the project to allow for the community to receive more information about it and how it will impact traffic.
Houston native Michael Prince said that he fell in love with music right in the heart of Third Ward where he began playing the drums at age 3.
A Third Ward staple has seemingly found itself in hot water and apparent financial trouble just months after news broke about the married owners’ public separation.
This Black History Month, KPRC 2′s Moriah Ballard visited a hidden gem in Third Ward and sat down with the owners to talk about the connection between African art and the Black experience.
A large fire caused major damage to a well-known building in the Third Ward known for its popular art, including a mural of Houston native George Floyd.
A desperate plea is coming from the family of a man murdered outside of a popular Third Ward restaurant, hoping someone comes forward with information about the killer.
A man is reportedly dead after police said his body was found with gunshot wounds inside of an elevator at an apartment complex in Third Ward on Tuesday night.
One woman died, and three others were injured in a shooting outside of a bar in Third Ward in Houston on Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
A family in Third Ward said their home was caught in a crossfire as law enforcement tried to apprehend a murder suspect who ended up shot and killed last week.
A man who died after he fell out of his wheelchair in southeast Houston Monday had pre-existing health conditions, the Houston Police Department said.
For many years, the Midtown Redevelopment Authority has created new opportunities for affordable housing in Houston’s Greater Third Ward community.
Saturday, Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy is welcoming everyone to their annual Juneteenth celebration. It kicks off with a Freedom Walk at 7am and ends with a concert. Today at 1pm on Houston Life, Melanie Camp is out at Emancipation Park in the Third Ward to tell us more about this fun event.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will provide an update on the recent violent robbery incidents along the Columbia Tap Bike Trail Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy has been shot on Houston’s south side, according to police. Houston police say the shooting took place in the Third Ward area in the 3700 block of Burkett Street on Thursday afternoon.
Houston police are asking for the public’s help in search for the suspects responsible for a series of robberies in the Third Ward area.
A Houston area man says he ended up in the Intensive Care Unit after being jumped and robbed while biking on the Columbia Tap trail, and now, his family members are sending a warning to others.
In remembrance of George Floyd’s life, Houston-area activists, politicians, and community leaders will present The Making of George, a short documentary about the creation of Floyd’s sculpture.
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for fatally shooting an innocent bystander who was trying to break up a fight at a bar in Houston’s Third Wardin 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Monday.
A brand-new basketball court was revealed Tuesday at the historic Blue Triangle Center in Third Ward by the NCAA Men’s Final Four, Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC), and Degree Deodorant.
A driver is arrested and a woman is severely hurt after police say he was caught speeding through Third Ward, then crashed into her convertible and toppled several vehicles late Friday night.
After 70 years, Spanish Village, the iconic, popular Third Ward restaurant will permanently close its doors at the end of March.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the head while sleeping in an RV in Houston’s Third Ward Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
An investigation is underway after a man was killed and another man was injured during a shooting at a convenience store in Houston’s Third Ward Monday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
The man accused of shooting a 27-year-old woman on a METRORail train at Third Ward on Dec. 28 has been taken into custody early Sunday, officials with METRO Police said.
A suspect has been arrested Tuesday and charged in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man at an apartment complex in Third Ward over two weeks ago, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
A man has died after falling into a fire pit while trying to stay warm in Houston’s Third Ward Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
A Houston man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for allegedly shooting an 8-year-old in the knee during an argument in Houston’s Third Ward in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Qatar Harvey Fund (QHF) officials and health experts will provide updates on the multimillion-dollar renovation project at the historic Riverside General Hospital, which will reportedly house Harris Public Health and other vital health-related services.
An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead on the street at Houston’s Third Ward early Saturday, according to police.
There was standing room only on Thursday at a meeting residents of a Third Ward-area neighborhood hope will stop a 17-townhome development project that’s already in progress.
After nearly four years of Anthony Hudson renting a row house on Alabama in Third Ward, he and Angela Jackson who also stays there, say their living conditions recently started deteriorating because of the landlord failing to maintain the property.
A recap on what happened on Houston Life, July 27, 2022. A day of recognizing inspiring students and programs inspiring students. Plus, what would you do if you won the Mega Million lottery?
Mayor Turner said the proposal did not meet the majority or 67% of the support required to proceed.
The Spanish village restaurant has been a staple in the Third Ward community for 70 years, and now the owner says it’s time for a new chapter.
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a car in Third Ward Friday morning.
Houston police is looking into a string of slashed tires in the Third Ward at Hutchins and Jefferson. Police say at least five vehicles were hit early Monday morning (May 16); some vehicles also have puncture holes.
Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo. We’ll take you to a restaurant that’s considered a staple in Houston’s historic Third Ward. You’ll learn more about this family-owned spot that’s been in business for over 60 years with original recipes that never changed. You’ll meet the owner’s son who’s keeping the family traditions alive, he grew up in the restaurant and is now taking over at 60-years-old. That’s Thursday on KPRC2.
Houston police have released photos of four men who are now wanted in connection to the shooting outside of Spivey’s nightclub in February.
HPD Lt. Larry Crowson said two groups of people were shooting at each other in the street when an innocent woman who was inside a vehicle was shot and killed.
The oldest church in the neighborhood has a new purpose and it’s called the Trinity Preparatory Academy, which is a childcare center for children ages 8 weeks to 12 years old.
A firefighter has been released from the hospital after he was injured while working to put out a multi-structure, two-alarm fire that affected multiple homes in greater Third Ward Wednesday, officials said.
Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke at the “No More Crimes” news conference hosted by the MacGregor Super Neighborhood and the Riverside Civic Association in Third Ward Monday morning.
Houston police are investigating after a club bouncer and four others were injured in a shooting following a disturbance at a popular nightclub in Third Ward Thursday.
