Carddie Murray, a 67-year-old man with dementia, was reported missing after last being seen in Houston’s Third Ward on April 4. Authorities described him as a Black male, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and bald/gray hair, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and black tennis shoes. The Texas Center for the Missing issued and then canceled a Silver Alert after Murray was safely located.

A proposed gas station in Houston’s Third Ward is sparking a broader conversation about how neighborhoods protect themselves from unwanted development in a city without traditional zoning laws.

What was once a missing piece of Houston history is finally back where it belongs.

A historic hospital in Houston’s Third Ward is getting new life nearly 100 years after it first opened during segregation.

Houston police are searching for the driver accused of running over and killing a man who was crossing the street in Third Ward.

An emergency community meeting in Houston’s Third Ward brought together residents, civic leaders and elected officials — all united in opposition to a proposed gas station that neighbors say would sit just feet from their homes.

Residents and leaders in Houston’s Historic Riverside Terrace are rallying against a proposed gas station, citing safety, crime, and quality-of-life concerns, and calling for development that reflects the community’s needs.

A boarded-up home with no water and no electricity sits still in Houston’s Third Ward, where longtime property owner Dr. Willie Mae Lewis says her family’s land has been at the center of a dispute for more than a decade.

A weekend crash left a Metro bus dangling off an embankment near Highway 288 — and tonight, community leaders are questioning whether it could have been prevented.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

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Officers say the woman was found pinned underneath a car

Multiple people were arrested in an after-hours club raid in Third Ward.

Excitement is building in Houston’s Third Ward as major neighborhood improvements are set to begin ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It's not clear how the fire started.

When the final bell rings at Blackshear Elementary, learning doesn’t stop. The lights stay on—and so does hope. Inside the after-school rooms, the U.S. Dream Academy pairs students with mentors, keeps them safe, and builds skills that carry home.

The mural, painted directly onto the street in 2021, sits in the neighborhood where Floyd grew up. It reads “Black Lives Matter” and features a football jersey with the number 88—a tribute to Floyd’s high school football number.

Two suspects were taken into custody after a stolen pickup led Houston police on a 90-mph chase overnight. Officers say a loaded gun was found inside the truck.

A groundbreaking affordable housing initiative in Houston’s Third Ward is turning vacant lots into dream homes, offering new residences at rents less than half the area’s average market rate.

Houston city leaders and Council Member Letitia Plummer hold a community meeting after six bodies were found in local bayous in recent weeks, addressing safety concerns and ongoing investigations.

Neighbors told investigators a man living in an upper unit may have set the fire intentionally. They said he fled after the flames broke out, but later returned to seek medical treatment. Officials say surveillance cameras captured the suspect at the scene.

Firefighters battled a large building fire Wednesday near Houston’s Third Ward.

Houston Police are at a home in the Third Ward after skeletal remains were found inside Monday.

A community workshop in October will be held to tackle the alarming rise in property theft cases that leave families without their rightful homes.

A homeowner in the Third Ward has only lived in his neighborhood for eight months but is already thinking about moving out because of fear for his safety.

Husband-and-wife team Ed and Nina Micheaux turned their love of food and community into a neighborhood staple - serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood, juicy burgers, crisp salads, and smoky gumbo in a laid-back, music-filled spot.

From a 70-year retrospective by a Houston-born artist to live sumo wrestling, Broadway star Lea Salonga, and even a playful Pikachu exhibition — Asia Society Texas is bringing the world to Houston Southeast.

Headed back to school? Grooves of Houston is giving away free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and more at a Third Ward block party this Saturday. Open to all families—no registration required.

A man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.

A man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.

Investigators said a driver pulled up to a business where a man was working outside. The two exchanged words when, at some point, the driver got out and shot the worker before fleeing the scene.

Houston Police and firefighters are out at the scene of an abandoned home that caught fire in the Third Ward.

Police found a man shot to death outside a July 4th party at a short-term rental in Third Ward.

The City of Houston has announced that recycling services have resumed normal operations after over a month of delays affecting neighborhoods such as Greater Heights, Woodland Heights, Norhill, and the Third Ward.

Authorities are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly crash in west Houston Tuesday morning.

Two teenagers have been taken to a hospital after authorities say a gun being handled by one of the teenagers went off, striking both of them.

Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the community's stories and landmarks, including the iconic Eldorado Ballroom.

The streets of Third Ward came alive today as Houstonians gathered for the 52nd Annual Juneteenth Parade, a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history.

Texas Southern University has announced a $400,000 scholarship fund honoring the late Rev. Dr. William A. Lawson, a beloved civil rights leader and founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Made possible through a partnership between the church and TSU’s Office of Civil Rights, the scholarship will support students pursuing degrees in fields tied to Lawson’s legacy of faith, education, and social justice.

Two suspects are in custody after Houston Police say they stole a car from an apartment complex parking garage in the Montrose area.

Juneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th commemorative series of celebrations and community initiatives for 2025.

Three people have been transported to a nearby hospital after being injured during a shooting in the Third Ward.

Whether you’re a ride-or-die Coog or just watching because your group chat said “this one’s big,” we’ve got you covered. Before tipoff, here’s your crash course in Houston Hoops — so you can yell at the TV with purpose.

Locking Arms Community Connect, hosted by the Women’s Resource Center Inc. and its partner organizations, is scheduled for March 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center.

A man was shot multiple times in Houston's Third Ward, initially outside a liquor store by a suspect in a drive-by shooting involving a white or silver Dodge Charger, and then again inside the store by another individual.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving an elderly woman near the Third Ward area.

Step into the heart of Freedmen’s Town and explore a blend of history and creativity at the newly repurposed RowHouse galleries.

Lawmakers and other community leaders will hold An emergency town hall Friday at Emancipation Park in Houston's Third Ward to respond to a rise in crimes at the University of Houston campus.

The Houston Police Department is looking for a man they say is responsible for several armed robberies on the city’s southeast side.

Police said two men got into a fight at the gas station, which carried into the parking lot until one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other before leaving him to die.

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.

The May derecho and Hurricane Beryl both packed powerful winds that left utility poles all across Southeast Texas leaning or even blown over.

49-yaer-old Alexandre Segal is charged with intoxication manslaughter.

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 Houston Health Dept. ordered the Turkey Leg Hut to shut down after finding 35 health code violations

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.

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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.

Fire broke out at the Turkey Leg Hut warehouse near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

HPD Chief Troy Finner and Houston law enforcement officials address community concerns about rising crime in the Third Ward.

Fire broke out at Turkey Leg Hut near Houston's Third Ward late Saturday night.

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.

Authorities are searching for who shot at a man in Third Ward, causing him to crash his car before running to get help at a nearby club.

Discover the legal battles and controversies surrounding Houston's famous Turkey Leg Hut in this comprehensive timeline article.

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 Turkey Leg Hut’s business office caught on fire Saturday morning in Houston’s Museum District.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, there could be a new face representing the Texas 18th Congressional District.

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 burglar broke into a Houston area home while a family was fast asleep.

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 family is reportedly safe Monday morning after a massive fire broke out inside of their home near the Third Ward.

There’s nothing easier than clicking a button and Voila! A package shows up on your front porch.

It’s no secret that when the holidays roll around, thieves head out on the town to see what gifts they can get by stealing them off your front porch.

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.

Thanks to the Almeda Hospitality Group, dozens of Houstonians will be able to fill their tank up for FREE on Thursday.

A man is now dead after he was reportedly shot while inside a popular restaurant in Third Ward.

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 man was fatally shot and found lying on a street on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.

A suspect accused of fatally shooting a man in September has been arrested, the Houston Police Department announced.

Two men were charged in connection to the murder of a man at a Third Ward motel, the Houston Police Department said on Monday.

A man was shot and killed after an argument at a motel in Houston’s Third Ward Sunday night, police 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.