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.
Union Pacific investigation uncovers dioxin at Fifth Ward community center
Harris County officials, including Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Congressman Sylvester Turner, will address the public about the EPA's findings of dioxin contamination at the Julia C. Hester House in Fifth Ward.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Creator of the environmental justice movement talks about his work and legacy in Houston
In honor of Black History Month, ABC13 is highlighting one of the founding fathers of the environmental justice movement, who happens to be right here in Houston.
Trees, not trash: Fifth Ward’s $20M plan to tackle pollution and illegal dumping
HOUSTON — The Fifth Ward community can expect to see $20 million worth of change thanks to a grant from the Environmental ...