The Fifth Ward, nicknamed the Nickel, is a community of Houston, Texas, United States, derived from a historical political district (ward), [1] about 2 miles (3.2 km) [2] northeast of Downtown. …

The Fifth Ward is located east of downtown Houston and is bounded by Buffalo Bayou on the south, Lockwood Drive on the east, Liberty Road on the north, and Jensen Drive on the west. …

4 days ago · Let Houston know what goes on in Fifth Ward," said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. The Community Change Grant for $20 million from the EPA kicked off a multi-tier plan to …

1 day ago · HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- New test results just released reportedly show elevated levels of toxic chemicals in Houston's Fifth Ward. On Monday morning, officials say testing …

The Fifth Ward has been a substantial part of shaping Houston’s cultural and social evolution. As we delve into its history, from the post-Civil War era to the present day, we uncover the story …

culture, and creativity, the 5th Ward CAD believes and promotes the idea that “There is no art without people.” Houston’s Historic 5th Ward community is one large masterpiece. It is a place …

Fifth roots.3 When Houston first established political wards, it desig-nated only four; the Fifth Ward did not exist. Following the Civil War, the population of Houston soared with many of the …

After the American Civil War newly freed slaves (freemen) began settling in the sparsely settled area. In 1866, it became the Fifth Ward and an alderman from the ward was elected to …

Page 1, April 2021 Greater Fifth Ward Description Greater Fifth Ward has its origins on the north bank of Buffalo Bayou across from the original town site for Houston. Originally a multi-racial …

The plan lays out strategies and actions designed to increase the resilience of Greater Fifth Ward in the face of flooding, extreme weather, health, environmental or other emergencies. The plan …