Dept. of Partially Solved Mysteries

The Barbara Jordan Recovery Center Is Now a Historical Landmark

An “adaptive mixed-use renovation project” is coming to the Fifth Ward’s old hospital.

12/20/2016 By Adam Doster

Get Out

Sunday Streets Heads to the Fifth Ward This Weekend

Explore a revitalized Fifth Ward as Lyons Ave. is closed to auto traffic Sunday afternoon.

Dept. of Partially Solved Mysteries

Two years after a promised renovation, the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is even worse for the wear—so what gives?

06/20/2016 By Adam Doster

Music

A long-awaited tribute to Houston’s rich blues tradition will open in the Fifth Ward this spring.

02/08/2015 By Michael Hardy

Four-Legged Friends

According to the ladies of Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth Ward, one at a time.

04/30/2014 By Kerry H.

Neighborhoods

The Nickel stands on the precipice of a bright future—and that's exactly what its residents are afraid of.

04/07/2014 By John Lomax

BYWAYS OF HOUSTON

An imposing Inner Loop monument you've probably never seen before.

02/12/2014 By John Lomax

Houston Blues

Remembering Fifth Ward's Sippie Wallace, who was born and died on this date.

11/01/2013 By John Lomax

Fifth Ward Fare

Barbecue and boudin isn't all The Nickel does well.