Houston’s political ward system was ended by a referendum 120 years ago, but the wards still make up a large part of the city’s culture. Houston Chronicle Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to ...

One hundred twenty years ago today, Houston residents chose to end the ward system, a way of governance that had divided the city into six wards and ruled Houston since its founding days. Voters ...

From the April 15, 1959, Houston Chronicle: The new auto service center at the new Montgomery Ward and Co. store here has more than 15,000 square feet under one roof.

So in 1839, Houston's civic leaders divided the city into four wards. The Fifth Ward was added in 1866 to accommodate the city's growth, and the Sixth Ward a decade or so later. Advertisement ...

HOUSTON – The Third and Fifth wards of Houston have been designated cultural districts by the state. The distinction means that the neighborhoods are recognized as special zones designed to ...