#houstonsfifthward — Public Fediverse posts

Union Pacific completed its final round of soil sampling to test for toxic chemicals in Houston’s Fifth Ward and says contamination levels are "below the thresholds that pose an immediate health risk." Long-term health threats will now be assessed.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/environmental-justice/2025/05/06/520666/union-pacific-releases-final-round-of-soil-sampling-in-houstons-fifth-ward/

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Houstonians turned out Monday to honor champion boxer George Foreman, a hometown hero who left a memorable legacy both inside and outside of the ring.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/04/14/518785/houston-remembers-boxing-legend-george-foreman-during-downtown-memorial-service/

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Some residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward, where there is ongoing soil and water testing for cancer-causing toxic chemicals, now have the opportunity to get free cancer screenings as part of a collaboration between city leaders and a nonprofit.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/03/13/515935/fifth-ward-residents-offered-free-cancer-screenings-as-water-soil-testing-continues/

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