Fifth Ward, EPA

EPA releases first round of soil testing results in Fifth Ward investigation
This round of testing was from homes near the former creosote plant for treating wood poles and railroad ties.
Greater Fifth Ward wants more answers as EPA, Union Pacific release railyard test results
The EPA says the high levels of contaminants found in a community center, school and a park are not an immediate threat to residents.
EPA Meeting concerning Fifth Ward cancer cluster held
Residents in Fifth Ward in Kashmere Gardens got an update on the soil samples taken from a cancer cluster at the site of the former Union Pacific Railroad, once owned by Southern Pacific.
EPA shares soil testing results to Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens residents in known cancer cluster
Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens residents are urged to attend Thursday's community meeting hosted by the EPA to discuss soil testing results.
Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens residents to receive soil testing results
Houston residents in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens are expected to get test results for cancer-causing chemicals in their community.
Fifth Ward residents angry with creosote testing limitations as EPA presents first home soil results
Fifth Ward residents living near a shuttered wood preserving operation now owned by Union Pacific grew increasingly frustrated Thursday evening as they listened to long-awaited results from soil testing within the local cancer cluster.
Dog attacks in Houston’s Fifth Ward leave residents hospitalized, survivors speak out
Since Feb.16, city officials say a pack of dogs has terrorized residents near Crane and Russell Streets. One woman remains in ...
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Houston residents terrorized by pack of dogs, one in critical condition
Since Feb.16, city officials say a pack of dogs has terrorized residents near Crane and Russell Streets. One woman remains in ...
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The Nickel Sandwich Grill: Story behind Fifth Ward staple of more than two decades
and most people when they say ‘the ward,’ they’re talking about Fifth Ward—so they shortened it to ‘The Nickel,’” Presley explained. What started as a simple sandwich shop quickly ...
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Holtschlag, Adkins, McReynolds on track for election victories
Unofficial results show voters asked for change in two out of three of the races for seats on the Quincy City Council, with ...
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Elkins’ ballot set after end of filing period
Two incumbent City Council members are set to face opposition in the June 10 city election after the filing period came to a close on Friday. City Clerk Sutton Stokes said Jon Clingerman has filed to ...