EPA, Fifth Ward

EPA finds cancer-causing toxin at site of Fifth Ward community center in Houston
Former Houston Mayor Turner cited studies by the city’s health department indicating that children and adults in the Fifth Ward are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than any other community in the state.
'Highly toxic' cancer-causing compounds outside Fifth Ward recreation facility, according to EPA
The contaminated area is surrounded by a basketball court, playground, public park, and swimming pool, which is located across the street from an elementary school.
Cancerous toxin found in Fifth Ward community could cause harm | CW39 Houston
A recent study from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Union Pacific has found high levels of a cancer-causing toxin, dioxin, near a recreation center in a Fifth Ward community.
Cancerous toxins found in Fifth Ward community could cause harm
A recent study from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Union Pacific has found high levels of a cancer-causing toxin, dioxin, near a recreation center in a Fifth Ward
EPA, Union Pacific investigation finds contamination at Greater Fifth Ward community center
The EPA said it'd be fencing off the area behind the Julia C. Hester House, but insisted the contaminants do not pose an immediate risk to the community.
EPA finds toxic chemicals at Fifth Ward Community Center
Test results show hazardous materials are present at a community center in Houston's Fifth Ward. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has more.
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Possible human skull found near Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s Fifth Ward
HOUSTON – Houston Police are investigating after what appears to be a human skull was found near Buffalo Bayou in the Fifth ...
Will Trump EPA cuts disproportionally hurt Black and Hispanic communities in Texas?
The Trump administration is rolling back a division in the EPA that was designed to help address pollution in Black and ...
Houston's Fifth Ward soil tests reveal concerning dioxin levels for children
The EPA found dioxin levels at the Hester House were above the screening level for children but below that threshold for ...
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University of Houston students demand action after series of incidents spark safety concerns on campus
Students gathered Wednesday at the University of Houston to protest mounting safety concerns following a series of alarming ...