Third Ward and Fifth Ward

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (208+ words) The City of Red Bank mourns the passing of longtime City Judge Johnny D. Houston, Jr., who died Sunday after a long hospitalization. Judge Houston was first appointed to serve as Red Bank City Judge in 2000 and subsequently was elected to…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (501+ words) Hundreds of mourners gathered at a downtown chapel on Friday to remember longtime state Rep. Garnet Coleman as a “political giant” of Third Ward and greater Houston. Coleman died Aug. 25 at age 65. He had long dealt with serious health complications…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1619+ words) Trinity UMC’s rich history is deeply intertwined with the story of Black Houston. Discover this vital connection and more at Defender Network. Sign-up for the Top 5 newsletter Donate/ Support Our Work Contribute to the Defender Network Letitia James Takes Over…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (358+ words) Former state Rep. Garnet Coleman, a longtime Houston lawmaker who championed healthcare access and fought displacement in Third Ward, will be remembered at a funeral and visitation Friday. Coleman, a Democrat, represented part of Houston in the Texas House from…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (410+ words) Garnet Coleman, the former Houston state representative who championed healthcare access and fought displacement in Third Ward, will be remembered at a Friday funeral and visitation. Coleman spoke during a news conference in 2017. Former state Rep. Garnet Coleman, a longtime…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1654+ words) Meet at Lyric Market at 411 Smith St. in Downtown. Tours happen every Saturday and Sunday morning, and select other dates as listed. There’s also a separate, guided Spanish-language tour on Sundays at 10am. Tip-based, pay what you wish after the tour....

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (43+ words) FOX 26 Houston Remembering Texas State Rep. Garnet Coleman, a legislative giant whose impact on healthcare and mental health shaped Texas. Colleagues share heartfelt stories of his legacy and influence, marking a significant loss for the community....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (541+ words) Houston Chronicle...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (28+ words) The first of two shows at Toyota Center on Saturday night by Kevin Parker and company was rapturously received by the sold-out crowd and the feeling was mutual....