One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the ...

HOUSTON — A special "Juneteenth in July" celebration featuring Grammy-winning artists and a musical tribute to the late Rep.

This year's Juneteenth celebrations from Houston to Galveston and beyond could include rain and even storms. If you have outdoor plans, you shouldn't have to preemptively cancel them. Let's dive into ...

The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is hosting its annual Juneteenth Fest with an urgent theme this year. This Juneteenth ...

Another Juneteenth has come and gone, except in Galveston. Former President Joe Biden's visit to the island last Thursday and ...

In 1872, a group led by the Rev. Jack Yates, a former slave, raised $1,000 to buy 10 acres of land for their Juneteenth celebration in Houston. They named it Emancipation Park.

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

Houston's Juneteenth may face weather issues, with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and high heat. Attendees are advised to ...

There are continued efforts to honor the Juneteenth legacy. In 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill authored by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn — a Houston ...

From weathered cabins to restored historic two-story homes, a Juneteenth tour of 1800s-era houses traces Black Houstonians’ journey from slavery to freedom.

HOUSTON – For 15 consecutive years, Acres Homes has held its own Juneteenth Parade. The celebrations give residents in the community a time to reflect, as well as celebrate the time when ...

Juneteenth celebrations combine remembrance with joy, highlighted by one family's history and national recognition of the ...